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An international research team led by the Swiss Empa is investigating how protons move in ceramic membranes. The aim is to develop more efficient materials for fuel cells and electrolysers. The Swiss National Science Foundation funds the project.
Weidmüller expands its u-remote remote I/O system with a differential analog input module for cell voltage monitoring. It is intended to be suitable for stacks of both electrolysers and fuel cells.
Europe’s wind industry stands at a crossroads, with direct consequences for the hydrogen ramp-up. Investors in North Sea wind farms want to pull out. At the Hamburg Offshore Wind Conference, representatives of the steel and wind industries are already warning of the gap between expansion targets and reality.
The measurement of cell voltage in electrolyzers and fuel cells is currently making the leap from research into series production. In this environment, cost, ease of assembly and reliability of the measurement system are more important than maximum accuracy and a high measurement frequency.
The optimal compressor technology for any given electrolysis application depends primarily on the required pressure and the electrolysis capacity. Other factors include the necessary hydrogen purity and the intended operating mode of the compressor. H2international provides an overview of the compressor basics.
Catalysts made of platinum and iridium are still a cost driver in the hydrogen economy. Christian Mohrdieck took over as head of the catalyst manufacturer Pajarito Powder in April and is convinced that his company’s products can reduce the cost of fuel cells by one-fifth.
Nearly 25 years ago, Burckhardt Compression delivered two hydrogen compressors for a trailer filling station at Infraserv Höchst. They still run reliably today with service intervals of 8,000 to 9,000 hours.
Ineratec and Zeopore are collaborating on a new hydrocracking process for synthetic fuels. The goal is to more efficiently upgrade Fischer-Tropsch waxes from power-to-liquid plants into drop-in capable e-fuels and chemicals.
Intelligent Energy has introduced a 120 kW fuel cell system for large drones and, according to its own statements, secured the largest order to date in the UAV segment. The technology is intended to enable longer flight times and higher payloads.
A Finnish research consortium intends to introduce hydrogen from methane pyrolysis into steel production. The FutSteel project has a budget of 17 million euros, starts in June 2026, and runs for three years. It is led by the University of Oulu and the steel company SSAB.
The Lower Saxony start-up H2Green Oil is introducing the cloud-based solutions CIM Database Cloud and Elements for IoT from Contact Software. The company aims to link product development, operation, and service of its decentralised hydrogen systems.
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has recognised the US company Power to Hydrogen (P2H2) as a Technology Pioneer 2026. The company from Columbus, Ohio, develops electrolysers based on Anion Exchange Membranes (AEM) and is the only hydrogen company in this year's selection.
A European consortium of fifteen partners has launched the HyCavern project. The aim is to develop underground hydrogen storage in mining-engineered, lined rock caverns. The three-year project is coordinated by the Norwegian research institute SINTEF.
Fraunhofer ISE has examined the value chain of synthetic fuels in the project "E-Fuels fürs Länd." According to the study, the Indigo process developed at the institute for the production of dimethyl ether (DME) can reduce production costs compared to the methanol pathway.
The EU project ECO2Fuel has reported progress in low-temperature CO2 electrolysis. In tests, a membrane electrode assembly converted 69 to 70 percent of electrons into carbon products and operated stably for more than 800 hours.
Researchers at Empa are working on more cost-effective materials for PEM electrolysers. They aim to replace expensive platinum with a special form of titanium oxide and titanium with coated steel. An initial component has passed corrosion tests.
Manufacturer Sunfire unveiled its new alkaline electrolysis system HyLink Alkaline 23 at the World Hydrogen Summit 2026 in Rotterdam. According to the company, the 50 MW system is designed for large-scale projects and the next phase of industrial market ramp-up.
Quest One has expanded its Modular Hydrogen Platform with an outdoor variant and additional system components. The PEM electrolysis platform is aimed at large industrial users and is intended, according to the manufacturer, to reduce planning effort and costs.
The Dutch company H2Flexx emerged from the merger of H2Fuel and HydroFlex. It offers H2Easy, a hydrogen carrier in powder form. The material is intended to enable storage and transport without high pressure or cryogenic technology.
A Fraunhofer consortium is developing a Raman LiDAR system for detecting hydrogen leaks from a distance. The technology aims to identify gases even in daylight and make the monitoring of H2 infrastructures safer and more flexible.
Dilico Engineering is presenting the Cell Voltage Pickup (CVP) at Hannover Messe 2026. The modular system combines cell contacting and data acquisition for fuel cell stacks, electrolyzers, and battery systems, and will be demonstrated in live operation.
SolydEra is presenting its latest PMX platform for solid oxide fuel cells at Hannover Messe. The integrated system combines stack, hot gas peripherals, and controls. It features a modular design and is designed for power outputs ranging from several tens to several hundreds of kilowatts.
Fraunhofer ISE is showcasing its new production research for membrane electrode assemblies (MEA) for fuel cells and electrolyzers at Hannover Messe. The focus is on a new pilot facility as well as analyses of power-to-X and hydrogen supply chains.
Mechanical compressors are maintenance-heavy and noisy – a real problem in residential areas. The ELCHPEM 2.0 project is developing an electrochemical alternative based on hydraulic cell compression that aims to eliminate both drawbacks while reaching pressures of up to 300 bar.
Siemens has created a digital twin for a Turn2X electrolysis plant in Spain, after the plant was already in operation. This improves the ability to control the plant remotely. A second plant being built next door is set to be digital from the start, offering additional benefits.
