In Germany, FuelCellWorks reports that 23.5 million Euros from the National Innovation Program Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology will be allocated for a series of projects that seek to integrate fuel cell technologies in forklifts, busses, and street swipers. The National Innovation Program―an investor in research and development since 2006― is providing the funding in […]
In China, Autonews.com has stated that the Chinese government has announced a plan to end the subsidy— initiated in 2019— for EV, hybrid, and fuel-cell vehicles by 2021. Officials hope this action will help China improve its competitive standing in the global hydrogen marketplace by removing the “addiction” to subsidies that some fuel-cell vehicle manufacturers […]
In Florida, the Orlando Sentinel reports that the Orlando Utility Commission has announced a major solar-energy expansion that will produce green hydrogen and power up to 13,500 homes. The utility officials said it would take about three years to bring the system to operational status. The hydrogen system is being financed by several partners, one […]
In South Australia, the government has approved an $11.4 million hydrogen production facility as part of their Hydrogen plan, which sets out twenty actions across five key areas to help scale up renewable hydrogen production for export as well as domestic consumption. The Premier of South Australia emphasized the significant economic opportunity hydrogen presents for […]
In Australia, the McGowen government officially opened a $10 million Renewable Hydrogen Fund on September 18, where grants ranging from $300,000 to $3 million will now be available for feasibility studies, demonstration or capital works projects. The Regional Development Minister clarified that projects that fall within four key areas— export, use of renewable hydrogen in […]
In Brussels, experts from the Centre on Regulation in Europe have published a report that concludes that hydrogen and renewable gasses will not have sufficient market access unless strong regulatory measures are put into place— placing the EU’s decarbonization objectives at risk. For the decarbonization potential to be realized, the authors write that policy makers […]
In South Korea, Aju Business Daily reported that 10 hydrogen-powered taxis were deployed across the country, beginning a three-year pilot program to see if the clean energy system is good for public transport for the region. The Hyundai Nexo was the vehicle chosen for the piolet following becoming the official presidential car on August 27th. […]
In Washington D.C., Senator Sherrod Brown announced that the DOE has awarded the University of Toledo $750,000 for the development of low-cost unassisted photoelectrochemical water-splitting technology. Earlier this year, Senator Brown and Senator Rob Portman introduced legislation to spur investment in innovative energy technology in Ohio, with Brown, highlighting the importance of the investment by […]
In France, Pragma Industries have produced a new version of its hydrogen-powered bicycle, with a 50% higher range than the original, so that journalists at the G7 summit can travel easily between the G7 press center and the city itself. The bike assists the rider with an ultralight, high-pressure hydrogen gas cylinder. 200 of Alpha’s […]
In Austria, T&D World reported that the EU has awarded a €12 million project to build the world’s largest electrolysis plant to a consortium of companies consisting of Voestalpine, Siemens, VERBUND, and Austrian Power Grid. Each will be cooperating to construct a 6MW capacity demonstration plant for green hydrogen production. Bart Biebuyck, executive director, European […]
