In Australia, pv Magazine Australia reported that researchers at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) have proven with a solar-powered ‘beam-down’ solar reactor technology that a full thermochemical hydrogen production cycle, from solar input to hydrogen output, has the potential to achieve a solar-to-hydrogen efficiency of higher than 20%, 5% more than many […]
In Canada, the Ontario government announced its plans to expand the province’s hydrogen energy advantage to ensure the province has affordable, secure, reliable and clean energy to build new homes and support economic growth. “Ontario is taking bold action to build an energy system that supports jobs and powers the province’s economic growth – now […]
In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that German energy supplier Energie Suedbayern (ESB) plans to build an electrolyzer and a hydrogen storage facility in the municipality of Hohenwart in southern Germany. In 2023, ESB and its unit Energienetze Bayern, together with local utility Thuega, converted an existing local gas grid with ten residential and one commercial […]
In Georgia, Georgia Power and Mitsubishi Power have successfully completed a second trial blending hydrogen and natural gas fuels at both partial and full load on an M501GAC natural gas turbine at Georgia Power’s Plant McDonough-Atkinson in Smyrna, Georgia. The demonstration project is the first to validate 50%* hydrogen fuel blending on an advanced class […]
In California, Index Box reported that the hydrogen market in China is driven by increasing demand, with forecasts indicating a steady upward consumption trend for the period from 2024 to 2035. The report noted that market performance is expected to expand with a projected CAGR of 1.0% in volume, reaching 5.5B cubic meters by 2035. […]
In Sweden, Catator said it will relocate both its headquarters and its laboratory environment “Catator Labs” to Science Village in Lund in August, to support the needs of its growing team. “Science Village is a global hub for research and innovation. A unique setting where science and people meet. Establishing our operations there is key […]
In the UK, CPH2 said it has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MuU) with Constant Energy, an Irish-based energy developer, marking a significant step forward in the commerciality phase of the company’s membrane-free technology. The company said that the Mayo County Council in Ireland has recently granted Limerick-based Constant Energy planning permission for the […]
In Texas, NovaSpark Energy Corporation, a company which specializes in mobile hydrogen generation systems for fueling long-range drones and powering critical infrastructure, announced an investment from Boot64 Ventures. The firm noted that this investment marks a significant milestone for NovaSpark, enabling the company to accelerate production and scale of its patented atmospheric hydrogen generation systems […]
In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that Brazilian utility company Neoenergia announced the start of the construction of the first green hydrogen power plant in the country that will serve as a supply point for light and heavy vehicles. Located in Taguatinga municipality, Brazil’s Federal District, the power plant will require over $5.4 million in investments […]
In Greece, Greek Reporter confirmed the inauguration of Greece’s first publicly accessible commercial hydrogen refueling station in Agioi Theodoroi, west of Athens, developed by Motor Oil subsidiary Avin. Motor Oil highlighted its commitment to expanding hydrogen infrastructure and plans two more stations: one in Thriasio and another in Akrata, according to the report. “We are […]
