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In a recent report, the International Energy Agency (IEA) sheds light on the growing prominence of hydrogen in the global energy matrix. Global hydrogen consumption soared to 95 million tonnes in 2022, marking a 3% annual increase. However, despite this surge, the share of green hydrogen, the low-emission variant, remains a modest 0.6% of the total supply.

Unforeseeable costs and a lack of financing models cast a shadow over Germany’s hydrogen endeavors, according to a study by Advyce & Perlitz and PSvdL Consulting.

Lhyfe, a global leader in renewable green hydrogen production, has secured a grant of up to €14 million from H2 Pioneros for the development of a green hydrogen plant in Spain.

European investors, particularly from Germany and Denmark, are eyeing substantial investments in Gujarat’s green hydrogen sector.

The REVIVE (Refuse Vehicle Innovation and Validation in Europe) project, backed by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership, and the HECTOR project, co-financed by Interreg Northwest Europe, started operations for two fuel cell refuse trucks in Groningen, the Netherlands.

H2SITE, a Spanish hydrogen transport solutions provider, has made a significant breakthrough in maritime decarbonization by successfully commissioning the world’s first on-board ammonia cracking system. This system generates high-purity hydrogen coupled with a PEM fuel cell, providing clean energy for the ship’s auxiliary consumptions.

Hitachi Energy, in collaboration with PowerCell Group, introduces the HyFlex™ Hydrogen Power Generator in Gothenburg, Sweden. This innovative solution is designed for locations where conventional power sources are impractical, offering an emission-free alternative with a range of applications.

As the world gears up for COP28, the upcoming UN climate summit, Friends of the Earth International (FOEI) issues a stark warning: “Hydrogen is big polluters’ latest trick, and we can’t afford to fall for it.” In a paper titled “Don’t Fall for the Hydrogen Hype,” FOEI challenges the perception of hydrogen as a clean alternative and calls for a just energy transition.

Statkraft has conducted a comprehensive feasibility study on hydrogen projects, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities in achieving sustainable hydrogen production. Focusing on Europe, the study addresses regulatory complexities, technological considerations, and the pivotal role of intermediaries in the evolving landscape of green hydrogen.

In what is poised to be Spain’s next energy revolution, a surge of over a hundred projects is set to harness the potential of green hydrogen, marking a pivotal step in the nation’s commitment to decarbonization.