The water electrolysis plant will be built in Varennes, Quebec, and is to produce 11,100 metric tons of green hydrogen annually. Both the hydrogen and the oxygen, a by-product of the electrolysis process, will be used in a biofuel plant to produce biofuels from residual waste for the transportation sector.
With a capacity of 88 MW, this plant will be one of the world's first and biggest production facilities for green hydrogen. Commissioning is scheduled for late 2023.
thyssenkrupp to install 88 megawatt water electrolysis plant for Hydro-Québec in Canada
Publish Date: 1/18/2021
HY-5 on way to becoming Europe's leading hydrogen region: Five north German states join forces to establish green hydrogen sector by 2035;
Publish Date: 1/15/2021
The new initiative aims to turn northern Germany into the strongest emerging region for green hydrogen in the heart of Europe and to complete the value chain for environment-friendly hydrogen.
Chile identifies $12 billion in green hydrogen projects
Publish Date: 1/15/2021
A spokeswoman for CORFO told Platts that eleven of the eighteen projects were related to the production of green hydrogen or the use of hydrogen as a fuel or to generate heat.
CORFO said that many of the projects are located in northern Chile, home to the Atacama, the world's driest and sunniest desert. The government is setting aside around 12,000 hectares of state lands for hydrogen projects.
Hydrogen Safety: Let's Clear the Air
Publish Date: 1/15/2021
Green hydrogen is safer than conventional fuels
To evaluate hydrogen’s safety, it must be compared to that of other conventional fuels like gasoline, propane, and diesel. While no fuel is 100 percent safe, green hydrogen has been shown to be safer than conventional fuels in a multitude of aspects.
Groupe Renault & Plug Power join forces to become leader in hydrogen LCV;
Publish Date: 1/12/2021
The JV will start commercializing fuel cell LCV’s in Europe starting in 2021 with pilot fleet deployments.
Japan and EU race to develop 'green hydrogen'; Perennial next-generation energy source must leap production cost hurdles
Publish Date: 1/11/2021
Government strategies will be key.
2021 Toyota Mirai XLE First Test: Delightful and Grounded; It turns out we like the zero-emissions cruiser more than we’d like to admit.
Publish Date: 1/8/2021
Hawkins prefiles bill to promote hydrogen-powered vehicles
Publish Date: 12/7/2020
The first bill of the upcoming legislative session has been introduced. Following his successful effort with Senate Bill 5588 in 2019 to authorize public utility districts to produce and sell “renewable hydrogen,” Sen. Brad Hawkins has prefiled a bill for the 2021 legislative session to establish an eight-year statewide pilot project for the reduction of sales tax on purchases of fuel-cell electric vehicles. The bill so far has gained commitments of bipartisan support from nearly 20 co-sponsors.
Why green hydrogen is the renewable energy source to watch in 2021;The price tag and energy needed to make it will be worth it, experts say
Publish Date: 12/13/2020
Now, President-elect Joe Biden is promising that the U.S. will be able to access green hydrogen at the same cost as conventional hydrogen within a decade as part of his clean energy plan. Several countries around the world already invest heavily into it, including Chile, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Germany and Australia.
Country's electric vehicle market ready to enter fast lane
Publish Date: 1/6/2021
China, the world's largest auto market, has set a target for new energy vehicles, including plug-in hybrids and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, to make up 20 percent of auto sales by 2025, up from around 5 percent in 2020.
Manufacturing Commences at the ITM Power Gigafactory
Publish Date: 1/6/2021
Hyundai to build hydrogen fuel cell plant in China: sources
Publish Date: 1/6/2021
Major Korean Enterprises Joining Hydrogen Industry
Publish Date: 1/5/2021
Hydrogen: 3 things to watch in 2021
Publish Date: 1/4/2021
Hydrogen – the Great Unifier?
Publish Date: 12/8/2020
For several months now, the pro- and anti-hydrogen lobbies have been waging a merciless battle in the media. It’s a miraculous solution for some, an enormous hoax cooked up by the oil giants for others. In this debate, the losers are the general public, unable to form an opinion, and humanity at large, desperately in need of a substitute for fossil fuels.
NRDC blog: Green Hydrogen: Let’s Get It Right From the Start
Publish Date: 1/1/2021
Targeted policies and robust certification schemes will be necessary to ensure that the green version is being produced and used across sectors. Those don’t exist yet, given the nascency of the space. But, as interest in new hydrogen applications grows, they should be a priority for industry, advocates, and state legislators to ensure that we’re not just shifting emissions from one point to another.
Bloom Energy Explores Hydrogen as 100% Renewable Option for Fuel Cell Technology
Publish Date: 12/31/2020
Cummins seizes the day to lead on hydrogen technology; Cummins laid out an aggressive strategy for hydrogen today, addressing both production of the low-carbon energy source as well as the fuel cell technology to convert it into power for customers.
Publish Date: 11/16/2020
“Our goal is to have the right products to meet customers’ needs at every point of the transition, which is why we have invested in multiple solutions upfront,” she said.
Cummins leaders cautioned, however, that carbon neutrality can’t be achieved without private investment and government support.
“I am encouraged to see government interest in this space increasing in order to support new and less carbon intensive technology,” Davis said.
Green Hydrogen Catapult World’s green hydrogen leaders unite to drive 50-fold scale-up in six years
Publish Date: 12/8/2020
World’s biggest green hydrogen project developers and partners come together to launch Green Hydrogen Catapult initiative
New initiative aims to drive down costs to below $2 per kilogram, to transform energy across most carbon intensive industries, accelerating race to zero emissions
Founding partners include ACWA Power, CWP Renewables, Envision, Iberdrola, Ørsted, Snam, and Yara
Hyundai Motor Group Launches 'HTWO' Dedicated Fuel Cell System Brand; Hyundai brings together 20-plus years of hydrogen technology to usher the new energy age
Publish Date: 12/10/2020
China Defies Elon Musk’s Warnings and Pushes Ahead With Hydrogen
Publish Date: 11/19/2020
China, the world’s biggest market for electric vehicles, isn’t so quick to dismiss the alternative to batteries. Officials are promoting the development of hydrogen-powered cars, trucks and buses, with Beijing offering to reward cities that achieve adoption targets.
In a 15-year plan for new-energy vehicles released on Nov. 2, China’s State Council said the country will focus on building the fuel-cell supply chain and developing hydrogen-powered trucks and buses. President Xi Jinping in September set a 2030 deadline for China to begin reducing carbon emissions.
Hydrogen Storage Tanks: Hanwha Solutions acquires US hydrogen tank maker Cimarron, to invest $100mn
Publish Date: 12/30/2020
ABB to develop high power EV charging solution in partnership with AFC Energy
Publish Date: 12/12/2020
“At ABB we believe that sustainable development means progress towards a healthier and more prosperous world today and for future generations. It is through innovative applications of technology such as this partnership with AFC Energy that we can enable a low-carbon society. AFC Energy is uniquely positioned with their cost effective alkaline based fuel cell technology, which makes it a perfect match.”
AFC Energy is a leading provider of hydrogen power generation technology, which can provide clean electricity for on and off grid applications. The company’s standard solution provides power for charging infrastructure where traditionally a diesel generator would be used.
South Korea to Work on Hydrogen Ships; Green Vessel Development Plan Unveiled
Publish Date: 12/24/2020
Scotland: Building a new energy sector; Hydrogen Policy Statement published.
Publish Date: 12/21/2020
The hydrogen sector will receive £100 million over the next five years to support a green recovery and Scotland’s just transition to net zero.
Scotland is set to become a leading hydrogen nation, with an ambition to generate 5GW of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen by 2030 – enough to power the equivalent of 1.8 million homes.
Economic impact research suggests the industry has the potential to be worth up to £25 billion a year to the Scottish economy by 2045.