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Hydrogen as a global commodity

Hydrogen as a global commodity

Hydrogen is becoming a commodity – an article of commerce. The H2 industry has been waiting for this for a long time. Decades have passed in which suitable applications for fuel cells were sought – mainly in vain – before it became clear that hydrogen has the potential, as a storage medium for renewable energies, ...
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The pressure is rising

The pressure is rising

In recent years, many compressor manufacturers have intensified their engagement in the hydrogen sector. Several medium-sized companies entered into new partnerships, and there have been several corporate takeovers. And individually dealing with compressors is no longer a separate ordeal for many, but is now offered in package with other services that are also needed for ...
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Unregulated hydrogen production boosts demand for fossil energy

Unregulated hydrogen production boosts demand for fossil energy

Unrestricted hydrogen production that is not aligned with the supply of renewable energy significantly increases electricity generation by fossil fuel power plants, thus raising the levels of carbon dioxide emissions. Not only is that disastrous for the climate, it’s also something we absolutely cannot afford given the current gas shortage. Electrolyzers make an important contribution ...
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H2 industry hopes for legal certainty soon

H2 industry hopes for legal certainty soon

Without legal certainty, businesses cannot invest. But why haven’t European legislators succeeded yet in creating clarity for the hydrogen industry? And what is already known about the future sustainability criteria for green hydrogen? Producing renewable hydrogen-based fuels is only worthwhile if they can be counted towards fulfilment of the minimum quota in the meaning of ...
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/ Europe, worldwide
Grid-serving electrolysis

Grid-serving electrolysis

When is green hydrogen actually green? Defining this is crucial for ramp-up of the H2 economy in Europe. And that is why it is good that the respective delegated act is finally to be published and provide an EU definition for the first time. This is good – despite its deficiencies, from my point of ...
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Faster expansion of renewable energies

Faster expansion of renewable energies

Hydrogen is not an end in itself, but an important building block for the transition to climate-friendlier infrastructures. An absolute prerequisite for this is the additional expansion of renewable energies. The recent decision by the EU Parliament has left this hanging in the balance. For the climate-friendly transformation, green hydrogen is an essential factor. It ...
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Complaints halt hydrogen project in Switzerland

Complaints halt hydrogen project in Switzerland

Swiss energy concern Axpo had intended to build a hydrogen production facility at the Eglisau-Glattfelden hydroelectric power plant. However the project, which was to be located directly on the German-Swiss border, has now been stopped due to complaints about the granting of a special license. The hydrogen plant was expected to have a capacity of ...
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Fresh faces at DWV

Fresh faces at DWV

The German hydrogen and fuel cell association DWV elected a new executive committee in early December, thus continuing its rejuvenation. From the original committee lineup there now only remains Oliver Weinmann who will lead the association’s executive body for another two years. Silke Frank was reconfirmed as vice president. Uwe Ringel resumes the role of ...
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How extensive is the H2 society in Japan?

How extensive is the H2 society in Japan?

Japan has set itself the goal of becoming the first hydrogen economy in the world. What has been achieved since the country submitted the world’s first national hydrogen plan in 2017? The H2 user base was further expanded, and the government under Kishida is strongly investing in trailblazing pilot projects. However, the focus remains on ...
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/ Asia
Hydrogen valley by the German-Polish border

Hydrogen valley by the German-Polish border

The idea of hydrogen valleys – regions in which the development of hydrogen technology is specifically promoted – is not new in Poland. There are already a number of projects of this kind, which are not infrequently accompanied by economic development funding for former coal-mining regions. Now, the sixth hydrogen support region throughout northwestern Poland ...
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Hydrogen for industrial heating

Hydrogen for industrial heating

The German environmental foundation DBU published a short study in mid-December 2022 which investigated the use of hydrogen for process heat. The organization, working in partnership with the Gelsenkirchen net-zero port initiative, the Wuppertal Institute and Fraunhofer UMSICHT, analyzed the best way for the heating and industrial sector to become climate neutral. The authors found ...
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At the speed of a big ol’ barge

At the speed of a big ol’ barge

Green hydrogen is to be used in particular where electrification by other means is not possible or only possible with great difficulty – for example in maritime applications. One of the greatest problems facing the shipping industry, however, is that there are only a few manufacturers who optimize their drive concepts for use on the ...
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hydrogen and fuel cells

H2-international is the English-language e-journal of choice for everyone who wants to stay at the forefront of news about hydrogen and fuel cells. In-depth articles about science, technology and the latest developments keep readers up to date on advances in the hydrogen and fuel cell sector as well as the electric vehicle and the energy storage market. The focus is on detailed yet clearly written news stories by industry journalists and R&D experts.

In-depth news articles on hydrogen, fuel cells, energy storage and electric transportation.

The e-journal is intended for readers who are looking for in-depth news articles on hydrogen, fuel cells, energy storage and electric transportation. The main audience consists of professionals and executives working in all parts of the energy market.. This group comprises decision makers at production and trading companies, representatives for associations, government agencies as well as universities, and staff members at gas companies, carmakers and their suppliers.

The publisher Sven Geitmann, owner and founder of the Hydrogeit publishing house, had taken an intense interest in hydrogen and fuel cells as early as 1997 and became a contributor to energieportal24 and H2Report in 2000. After he wrote a number of technical books, he founded his own publishing company in the northwest of Berlin. In 2005, he took on responsibility for the former “H2Tec” magazine, which he renamed “HZwei”. This trade publication soon boasted a revamped design and more issues per year and grew into the quarterly must-read for everyone following the hydrogen and fuel cell market.

In 2015, Hydrogeit Verlag created the global English-language edition H2-international. Since then, it has kept readers in all corners of the world up to date on what’s happening in the sector.