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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.

Wood, has been granted a multi-year enterprise framework agreement (EFA) to provide comprehensive services to Shell’s worldwide projects.

Solaris, a prominent European bus manufacturer, has successfully delivered ten hydrogen buses to two private bus carriers in the Upper Bavaria region of Germany.

Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has put forth a comprehensive five-point plan to drive the widespread adoption of hydrogen-powered heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and pave the way for a hydrogen economy.

Bloom Energy, a leading provider of solid oxide fuel cells, has announced its first customer in Germany, Geothermie-Gesellschaft Bruchsal GmbH, an affiliate of the energy conglomerate EnBW.