Germany is on the brink of a transformative shift in its energy landscape with the impending implementation of the new regulation under the Building Energy Act (GEG), set to take effect on January 1, 2024.
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In a historic turn of events, COP28 concluded on December 13, culminating in what is now known as the “UAE consensus.” The closing text of the conference carries a groundbreaking deal signaling a transition away from fossil fuels—a watershed moment after decades of climate negotiations.
As 2023 comes to a close, Italian industries are gearing up for a transformative journey into the realm of hydrogen, signaling a promising end to the year and setting the stage for a sustainable future.
The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) has sounded a cautionary note on the United States Department of Energy’s (DOE) pursuit of blue hydrogen, citing the high costs associated with hydrogen hubs and the challenging landscape of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).
French researchers Philippe de Donato and Jacques Pironon, in collaboration with gas company Française De l’Énergie, are delving into the depths of Lorraine, France, in search of what is referred to as “white hydrogen.”
Spain’s ambitious plans for hydrogen production face a significant hurdle: water vulnerability. According to the latest report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) titled “Water for Hydrogen Production,” over 46% of all green and blue hydrogen projects slated for 2040 in Spain will be situated in regions grappling with severe water scarcity.
In the landscape of global hydrogen production, China has emerged as an undisputed leader, boasting an annual output of 33 million tons, a staggering one-third of the world’s total demand.
A research group has revealed a novel method to enhance the electrochemical surface area (ECSA) in a calcium-doped perovskite, overcoming a common bottleneck in the application of perovskite oxides as electrocatalysts in hydrogen fuel cells.
Oman’s journey towards a sustainable and green future took center stage at the Oman Green Hydrogen Summit, where OQ Gas Networks (OQGN), the exclusive owner and operator of the natural gas transmission network in Oman, presented its visionary plans for a hydrogen value chain. ,
In the cacophony of global enthusiasm around hydrogen, Ontario has thrown its hat into the ring with a published hydrogen strategy. However, a critical examination reveals not a well-considered roadmap but a misguided venture into what the author aptly terms “energetic and economic nonsense.”
