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Large-scale hydrogen projects on the Arabian Peninsula

Large-scale hydrogen projects on the Arabian Peninsula

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Oman and Saudi Arabia’s plans to export solar energy

Sun-soaked countries around the world are inevitably destined for solar-powered hydrogen production. Yet while many look to Australia, Chile or Morocco as prime locations, the Middle East is also gaining attention. Nations such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the Sultanate of Oman, well known for their bountiful oil resources, have now recognized another useful asset – their copious sunshine – and one which is ideally suited to making hydrogen. (more…)

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Hydrogen islands in the North Sea

Hydrogen islands in the North Sea

Artificial island for hydrogen production and distribution
Artificial island for hydrogen production and distribution, © TenneT

Connecting offshore wind farms to the public grid is still fraught with problems. The main challenge is how to transmit the large amounts of energy generated in the North and Baltic Sea to the coast, since the lines have not yet been adapted to the task.

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