Namibia, a nation blessed with abundant renewable resources, has embarked on an audacious $20 billion green hydrogen project, backed by the European Union (EU). While the project promises economic revitalization and environmental sustainability, recent investigations have raised concerns about its potential impact on nature and local livelihoods.
Trina Solar, a prominent Chinese solar power player, is gearing up to make significant inroads into India’s burgeoning green hydrogen sector. The company’s proactive stance signals not only its confidence in India’s energy market but also its commitment to driving advancements in green hydrogen electrolyzers.
Federal Council of Switzerland approved the postulate report titled “Hydrogen. Interpretation and options for action for Switzerland” during its latest meeting.
In a strategic move, the European Union is positioning Egypt as a pivotal partner in its energy ambitions, particularly in the realm of green hydrogen. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, during her recent visit to Egypt, emphasized the EU’s vision for substantial investments in the Arab country’s clean energy sector.
The World Bank, along with international partners, has unveiled a comprehensive action plan to accelerate the global deployment of clean hydrogen as a low-carbon energy carrier.
In a surprising turn of events, the Heide refinery has announced the abandonment of its green hydrogen project.
Fraunhofer Institute is shedding light on the potential acoustic transformation brought about by hydrogen-powered heavy goods vehicles. While the comprehensive results are anticipated in spring 2024, early findings already indicate that 18-tonne trucks equipped with the Keyou hydrogen engine exhibit noise levels only half as loud as their diesel counterparts during low-speed operations and maneuvers.
Germany is witnessing a surge in the planning of green hydrogen electrolyzers. The latest report from energy group Eon, presented in Essen, reveals a notable increase in the total planned generation power, reaching 8.7 gigawatts by August 2030, up from 8.1 gigawatts in February of the same year.
Scientists at the Institute of Oil and Gas of the Siberian Federal University (SFU) in Krasnoyarsk have engineered a hydrogen-powered engine tailored for the extreme conditions of the Arctic. This innovation, reported by Vladimir Sedov, the General Director of Russian Hydrogen, showcases the potential of hydrogen as a transformative energy source in challenging environments.
As the urgency to decarbonize intensifies, the European Union (EU) is set to roll out a distinctive financing experiment, a pilot auction commencing on November 23. This groundbreaking initiative seeks to create a dynamic marketplace for renewable hydrogen by aligning producers and users through a competitive bidding process.
