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CPN – Great Potential but Little Traction?

CPN – Great Potential but Little Traction?

GenStore

GenStore system in South Africa, © Heliocentris

The UPS industry was supposed to be the fourth pillar of the German National Innovation Program Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology (NIP). Instead, the niche market considered to be an innovative force in the industry has yet to offer more than a glimpse into its possibilities. Industry network Clean Power Net (CPN) has tried to instill confidence by posting encouraging news articles (more…)

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How to Produce Hydrogen Through Photosynthesis

How to Produce Hydrogen Through Photosynthesis

FZ-Juelich

Hydrogen formation, © FZ Jülich

Hydrogen is thought to be a highly efficient and an almost perfect solution for energy storage. And its importance is growing in light of the volatility of renewable energies. But the conventional and rather complicated hydrogen generation through solar energy and subsequent electrolysis reduces the efficiency of the process. An interesting alternative could be artificial photosynthesis, for which researchers all over the world are developing the methods. (more…)

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How to Retire the Diesel Engine

How to Retire the Diesel Engine

thomic-ruschmeyer

Thomic Ruschmeyer

German association Solar Mobility (BSM) should at least be known to those who attend automotive or energy trade shows from time to time. Since its founding in 1989, the BSM has had a large exhibit at many of these events and offers a variety of vehicle types – from solar-powered cars to electric buses – for attendees to touch and discuss. To some, the association may at first seem to cater primarily to visionary pioneers of the solar industry (more…)

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Three New Hydrogen Filling Stations

Three New Hydrogen Filling Stations

Ulm

Ulm, © Daimler

Since this summer, Germany has been able to offer eco-conscious drivers two more opportunities to fill up their hydrogen tanks. The first new station went online in Wuppertal on June 19 and is viewed as the prototype for the planned nationwide H2 infrastructure, according to the Clean Energy Partnership. The project supported by EUR 670,000 consisted of the addition of a hydrogen fuel pump to the Shell gas station (more…)

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Areva H2Gen Started Production

Areva H2Gen Started Production

AREVA H2Gen

Les Ulis, France, © Areva H2Gen

On June 24, 2016, French technology supplier Areva H2Gen inaugurated its first production facilities for PEM electrolysis systems in the presence of the country’s environment minister, Ségolène Royal. The new buildings are in Les Ulis near Paris, France, at the company’s main plant, which has seen a doubling in staff in the two years (more…)

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