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H2FLY, a Stuttgart-based company specializing in hydrogen-electric powertrain systems for aircraft, has achieved an aviation first: the world’s inaugural piloted flight of an electric aircraft powered by liquid hydrogen.

Bremerhaven, a picturesque port city on Germany’s North Sea coast, is set to become a symbol of sustainability with its ambitious green hydrogen project. In mid-August, the groundwork began for a cutting-edge hydrogen production plant at Grauwallring in Bremerhaven, marking a significant leap towards regional and climate-friendly hydrogen ecosystems.

The state government has initiated a €45 million funding round, with a significant commitment to advancing green hydrogen projects. The aim? To accelerate the transition to more sustainable energy within Bavaria.

Rhine-Main region is embarking on an ambitious journey to establish a vast network of hydrogen pipelines spanning 300 kilometers by 2028. This visionary project aims to facilitate the seamless transition to hydrogen as a primary energy source, positioning the region at the forefront of sustainable technology adoption.

Germany’s pursuit of a green hydrogen future has reached a significant milestone with the approval of the GET H2 Nukleus hydrogen project. The regulatory authority in Oldenburg has granted permission for the construction and operation of two 100-Megawatt (MW) electrolysers at the RWE gas-fired power plant in Lingen, a subsidiary of RWE called “Nukleus Green H2.”

In the pursuit of carbon neutrality and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, green hydrogen has emerged as a pivotal component of Europe’s renewable energy strategy.

The European Union’s regulations on green hydrogen and its derivatives have become legally binding, promising a greener energy future.

Croatia’s state-owned power utility, Hrvatska Elektroprivreda (HEP), has unveiled ambitious plans to transform the site of its Plomin thermal power plant, the country’s sole coal-fired electricity unit, into a hub for clean energy production.

Scientists at the University of Aberdeen are spearheading technology that could redefine the region’s energy landscape, turning depleted oil and gas reservoirs into green hydrogen banks. This innovation not only aligns with Scotland’s ambitious net-zero goals but could also position the nation as a net exporter of hydrogen.

Three UK-based companies – Viritech, HORIBA MIRA, and Intelligent Energy – have embarked on an ambitious journey to develop a commercially competitive hydrogen fuel cell-powered 44-tonne heavy-duty truck.