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Sustainable energy supply based on hydrogen

Microgrids for South Africa, Namibia, Ukraine

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In emerging and developing countries, but also in crisis areas, there are many opportunities to use hydrogen to overcome energy poverty and establish a reliable, CO2-neutral power supply. In this context, hydrogen-based microgrids have a decisive role to play. In this form, hydrogen-producing electrolyzers, cylinder racks for hydrogen storage and fuel cell systems for reconversion into electricity can be accommodated in the space of a shipping container. Together, they help to conserve renewable energy for later use.

Air Liquide SA
It can still take many years until profitability

Next dry spell for hydrogen shares?

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Politicians have big plans, and to reduce harmful greenhouse gases, they’re putting billions into the expansion of production and pipeline networks for "green" hydrogen. One of the ambitious targets is to increase its share of total energy consumption in the EU to over 20 percent by 2050 if possible. In Germany alone, they want to invest around 19 billion euros in the planned H2 core network, which is to increase to over 9,000 kilometers across all German states by 2032. With these pipelines, hydrogen should then flow from the northern German ports to storage facilities or power plants. In the final expansion – around 60 percent of the network will be former natural gas pipes – the feed-in capacity is to be over 100 gigawatts, according to the German network agency (Bundesnetzagentur).

Bryan Glover, Chief Technology and Growth Officer at Honeywell
Interview with Bryan Glover, CTO of Honeywell

From CO2 capture to LOHC technology

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After more than 50 years of experience with hydrogen, Honeywell is also banking on green hydrogen with its company Energy and Sustainability Solutions (ESS). The US conglomerate takes the entire value chain into account: from more efficient PEM electrolysis all the way to transport infrastructure.

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The CSIRO’s beam-down reactor opens up new opportunities for research and development in the field of concentrated solar energy.
Research & Development

Australia tests new process for thermochemical hydrogen production

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The Australian research organization CSIRO has successfully demonstrated a beam-down solar reactor for the production of green hydrogen for the first time. The technology uses concentrated solar energy and metallic oxide particles for thermochemical water splitting.

Von links: Luigi Crema (Hydrogen Europe Research), Jorgo Chatzimarkakis (Hydrogen Europe), Valérie Buillon-Delporte (Clean Hydrogen Partnership), Christian Sattler (Hydrogen Europe Research), Tudor Constantinescu (Generaldirektion Energie der Europäischen Kommission), Siobhan McGarry (Generaldirektion Binnenmarkt, Industrie, Unternehmertum und KMU der Europäischen Kommission)
Europe

Hydrogen researchers warn of potential EU funding cuts

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“Hydrogen future funding is at stake,” warns the research network Hydrogen Europe Research. The reason is the upcoming draft of the European Commission’s financial framework for the years 2028 to 2034, which will also determine the future of research funding. Although no official decisions have been made yet, the ongoing political debate suggests that budget cuts are likely. HZwei explains the significance of the discussion and spoke with Luigi Crema, President of Hydrogen Europe Research.

Joint Research Center in Belgium (file photo). Many research activities in EU member states depend on European funding. 
Interview

Hydrogen research funding in Europe: „Europe must not fall behind“

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In July 2025, the European Commission is expected to present a legislative proposal for the 10th Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP10). In light of this, leading representatives from hydrogen-related research institutions and industry associations have jointly voiced their position. HZwei spoke with Luigi Crema, President of Hydrogen Europe Research, about the importance of FP10 for the hydrogen sector.

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