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Unlocking the potential of green hydrogen as a clean energy carrier requires overcoming the challenges of cost-efficient transportation from distant production sites to energy-hungry regions. In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films (IST) joins hands with German and Australian partners to bring green hydrogen from Australia to Germany.

The United Kingdom is taking significant strides towards achieving its ambitious climate goals by embracing green hydrogen as a key component of its decarbonization strategy.

Uniper, a leading global energy company, is making significant strides in its commitment to decarbonization and green energy solutions.

Airbus, BMW Group, and Quantinuum, world leaders in mobility and quantum technologies, have taken a quantum leap towards revolutionizing fuel cell technology.

Germany, a pioneer in the global energy transition, has been actively seeking ways to integrate hydrogen and gas power plants into its energy mix to address intermittent power supply from renewable sources like wind and solar.

Solar-powered electrolysis offers a promising solution for sustainable hydrogen production, ushering in a new era in the energy industry.

Germany’s ambitious hydrogen strategy, while commendable, may encounter hurdles in securing sufficient supply to meet its targets. The nation aims to significantly increase its hydrogen demand by 2030, with a substantial portion to be met through imports.

Portugal is taking bold steps towards a greener and more sustainable future by investing in the production of hydrogen and renewable gases. With a new €70 million programme under REPowerEU and a significant investment from the Recovery and Resilience Programme, Portugal aims to strengthen its energy independence and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

Spain, one of Europe’s countries striving for carbon-neutral transportation by 2050, is witnessing the rise of young companies like Surcar Airlines, determined to make a difference in the aviation industry’s environmental impact.

Portuguese renewable energy company, Fusion Fuel, has taken a significant step towards advancing the green hydrogen industry by securing a long-term offtake contract for more than 100 tonnes of green hydrogen per year.