Browsing: Europe

Italy is taking bold steps to drive its transition towards renewable energy and reduce its dependence on fossil fuels, marking a significant move in the fight against global warming. The Ministry of the Environment and Energy Security recently issued a call for investments in green hydrogen, a clean energy source that holds the promise of a greener, more sustainable future.

In an exciting development for the world of hydrogen energy, a team of scientists from Tomsk Polytechnic University has unveiled a cutting-edge automated complex. This innovation has the potential to revolutionize the creation of new materials crucial for the hydrogen energy sector.

Russian nuclear energy titan Rosatom is currently pioneering the development of an engineered nuclear power plant (ENPS). This groundbreaking project integrates a high-temperature gas-cooled reactor (HTGR) with a hydrogen production plant, signifying a pivotal moment in the evolution of gas-cooled reactors and hydrogen technologies.

Spie, a multi-technical engineering group, has engineered a hydrogen-based energy supply system as part of a carbon-neutral pilot project for the heat treatment of cold-rolled steel strips. This project, a collaboration with Bilstein, a world-renowned manufacturer in the sector, represents a significant milestone in transitioning to a cleaner, more eco-friendly future for the steel industry.

HPS Home Power Solutions AG has recognized this need and introduced an impressive upgrade to its Picea system. The Picea 2, a hydrogen-based electricity storage solution designed for residential use, promises to be a game-changer in the world of home energy storage.

French hydrogen specialist HDF Energy is gearing up for a significant milestone in its quest to revolutionize green hydrogen production. The company expects to commission a factory for multi-megawatt fuel cell mass production in Bordeaux, France, in the summer of 2024.

The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) is more than just a conduit for natural gas—it’s a critical component in Europe’s pursuit of energy security, diversification, and decarbonization. As the TAP Country Representative in Greece, Ioannis Maris, aptly pointed out, this infrastructure project isn’t merely about the present; it’s about envisioning a future where clean energy takes center stage.

While startups in the United States, Australia, and Spain have already embarked on drilling projects to uncover naturally occurring hydrogen reserves, Switzerland is the latest entrant in the race, and early surveys indicate promising results on its home turf.

Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mohamed Shaker, recently sat down with Andreas Matthe, CEO of Siemens Smart Infrastructure’s Electrical Products Business Unit. The meeting, attended by Mostafa El-Bagoury, CEO of Siemens Egypt, and Mohamed Badran, Head of Siemens Egypt’s LV and MV business, aimed to explore collaboration opportunities in Egypt’s electricity and renewable energy sector and potential investments.

Fortum and SSAB have concluded their joint study exploring the production of hydrogen-reduced fossil-free sponge iron in Raahe, Finland.