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For three days, hydrogen industry stakeholders from around the globe gathered in the Dutch port city to showcase innovations, exchange experiences, and forge business partnerships. The atmosphere was distinctly optimistic.
A research consortium led by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) has launched an atlas for green hydrogen production in Germany. This online tool identifies suitable sites for electrolyzers, taking into account factors such as industrial demand, availability of renewable energy, and the utilization of by-products.
Industry associations and energy sector organizations are calling for the swift implementation of hybrid connection concepts for offshore wind farms. According to the “Wasserstoffachter” initiative, failing to integrate hybrid connection solutions for both electricity and hydrogen could lead to legal uncertainties and follow-on costs in the billions.
The Norwegian state-owned energy company Statkraft is halting the development of new green hydrogen projects. For existing projects—including two electrolyzers in Emden, Germany—the company is seeking investors.
Hydrogen specialist H2Apex is expanding its activities in the field of chemical hydrogen storage through its subsidiary Akros Energy. Johannes Emigholz, an experienced software entrepreneur, has been appointed CEO and is expected to drive the development of innovative storage technologies.
The HyDresden initiative is calling for electrolysis and green hydrogen to be anchored as eligible infrastructure projects within the planned €500 billion special fund. Linde Engineering, Sunfire, and the Fraunhofer IKTS aim to establish Dresden as an international hydrogen hub and to expand domestic value creation.
Following Abo Energy, Energiequelle has also announced a major project in Finland’s Oulu region. Electrolysis capacity of up to 500 MW could be installed there by 2033.
At The smarter E Europe trade fair in Munich this June, the full spectrum of the energy transition will be on display—including many hydrogen industry exhibitors. HZwei will be present at the Gentner Energy Media booth, featuring two live expert interviews.
