In a significant step toward a sustainable energy future, the government of the State of Rio Grande do Sul, in collaboration with the Secretariat of Infrastructure and Environment (Sema), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Green EN.IT and Ventos do Atlântico Energia Eólica SA.
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In a move that underscores the growing global interest in clean energy, King Felipe VI of Spain is set to join King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands next week to review several hydrogen projects in Spain. The royal engagement has been confirmed by both royal houses and puts a spotlight on the role of hydrogen in future energy production.
Scientists from CICERO, the international center for climate research in Norway, have shed light on the previously underestimated effects of hydrogen on the atmosphere. While hydrogen itself is not a greenhouse gas, its leaks can significantly influence the concentrations of methane, ozone, and other compounds, ultimately impacting climate change at a rate 11.6 times stronger than carbon dioxide.
HD Korea Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, in collaboration with leading European institutions, is embarking on a pioneering research project focused on developing the world’s first large-scale hydrogen cargo tanks.
The future of sustainable and eco-friendly transportation took a significant leap forward as the first hydrogen-powered train embarked on its test period this week.
A major undertaking is currently underway to develop a 3,300 km hydrogen pipeline that will connect North Africa to Europe as part of the SoutH2 Corridor project.
In a potential reversal of plans, Grant Shapps, the Net Zero Secretary, is reportedly considering abandoning a proposal to add approximately £120 to Brits’ energy bills to fund the transition to hydrogen.
Although slowly, the evolution and development of hydrogen as a source of green energy for the future of industries and mobility is gaining momentum with each passing day.
In an intriguing development, German project developers are exploring the possibility of producing hydrogen for Europe’s industries by utilizing an existing power plant in Angola.
France is expected to fall short of its goal to install 6.5 GW of electrolyzer capacity by 2030 for green hydrogen production, according to a lobby group.