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The federal government has announced a substantial funding of 160.7 million euros for Bosch’s hydrogen project, emphasizing the immense potential of hydrogen applications in the energy sector. The funding decision was handed over to Bosch CEO Stefan Hartung by Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) in a ceremony held in Renningen, Baden-Württemberg.

Plug Power, a renowned leader in comprehensive hydrogen solutions, has been chosen to provide two 5-megawatt (MW) proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer systems for green hydrogen projects in Tasmania.

The creation of one of Australia’s largest anticipated green hydrogen hubs has been made possible thanks to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Western Green Energy Hub and Korea Electric Power Corporation.

This week, Cadent, a gas distributor, confirmed that its plans for a hydrogen gas network in Whitby, Cheshire, had not been chosen as the “preferred proposal” by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), due to opposition from locals. This dealt a serious blow to plans for the UK’s first “Hydrogen Village” trial.

Morocco is leading renewable hydrogen generation as global interest develops. Morocco is committed to reaching 80% renewable capacity by 2050 with massive production facility investments and a coordinated national strategy.

Four major European energy companies – TenneT, Gasunie Deutschland, Thyssengas, and bayernets – have jointly released a study titled “Quo vadis Elektrolyse?” advocating for the integration of hydrogen power plants and a dedicated hydrogen pipeline transmission grid to ensure Germany’s energy future.

Hazer Group provides an update on its joint venture project in Vancouver, British Columbia, aimed at developing a commercial plant for hydrogen production.

Japanese metals giant Nippon Steel has made a significant breakthrough in the development of a new type of stainless steel that can withstand contact with liquefied hydrogen.

Uzbekistan is set to make significant strides in the renewable energy sector as the construction of its first green hydrogen production plant is scheduled to begin this autumn.

A groundbreaking joint venture has emerged in the pursuit of an innovative hydrogen generation and storage system for residential use.