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Fraunhofer Institute has unveiled a compact and environmentally friendly hydrogen cell. This innovation promises to play a significant role in meeting global energy demands while minimizing the carbon footprint.

In an ambitious move to embrace cleaner energy alternatives, an Irish electricity company is testing a hydrogen power unit at its headquarters in Dublin.

The UK government has announced a substantial investment of £500 million to bolster the hydrogen energy sector.

These initiatives collectively aim to achieve a generation capacity of over 652 megawatts. The substantial investment, sourced from European post-pandemic recovery funds, is projected to catalyze further investments totaling more than 6 billion euros over the projects’ lifetimes, with an immediate activation of 1.141 billion euros.

North Rhine-Westphalia’s Economics Minister Mona Neubaur recently voiced strong criticism of Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck’s new power plant strategy, particularly its approach to hydrogen-capable power plants.

The recent announcement by Deutsche Regas and Gascade to introduce hydrogen into the German network from the port of Lubmin marks a significant development in Germany’s energy transition.

The recent tripartite agreement among the Institute for Research in Solar Energy and New Energies (IRESEN), SATT Paris-Saclay, and the French Development Agency (AFD) marks a significant milestone in advancing decarbonized hydrogen technologies.

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), in collaboration with multiple partners, has embarked on a significant venture to evaluate the viability of hydrogen as an energy source for vehicles within the Hamburg port area.

Germany’s rail network is undergoing a significant transformation as Deutsche Bahn (DB) explores hydrogen fuel cell technology to replace diesel locomotives on non-electrified routes.

Hamburg-Moorburg’s former coal-fired power plant is on track to become a key site for green hydrogen production. However, the project, initially set to start operations in 2025, now faces delays, with production pushed to 2027.