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To each their own hydrogen strategy

To each their own hydrogen strategy

by | Sep 15, 2020 | Germany, worldwide

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Once again, the two major German political parties lock horns over the national hydrogen strategy, increasing pressure on the governing coalition to decide before the summer recess. In early May, twelve MPs from the Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) circulated a statement demanding a rapid escalation in renewable hydrogen facilities and calling for new partnerships with African countries.
Hot on the CDU’s heels, the Social Democrats (SPD) issued their version, pressing for a more ambitious hydrogen strategy and faster capacity additions.

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Germany’s NGO hydrogen champions

Germany’s NGO hydrogen champions

by | Sep 15, 2020 | Germany

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Non-profit organizations aiming to establish a hydrogen economy are sprouting up all over Germany. The first was founded in Hamburg in 1989. HyCologne in the Rhineland region followed in 2007, and H2BX in Bremerhaven in 2016. Newcomers are the Wasserstoffenergiecluster Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and H2 Süd in southern Germany.

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In with the new, repurposing the used

In with the new, repurposing the used

by | Sep 15, 2020 | Germany

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Finite element model of a tee piece with a surface fracture

Renewably sourced hydrogen is an essential energy carrier for achieving COP21 climate targets. The gas can store and deliver energy anywhere, anytime, meeting demand regardless of generation facilities and end users.

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Duncan Yellen appointed ITM Motive CEO

Duncan Yellen appointed ITM Motive CEO

by | Sep 15, 2020 | Europe

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Duncan Yellen, © ITM Power

ITM Power is growing. In mid-May, the company introduced its subsidiary, ITM Motive, which will build and operate hydrogen gas stations in the UK. The role of chief executive went to Duncan Yellen, 54, a physicist and materials researcher by trade and former project development manager for Storengy, an Engie subsidiary. At present, ITM Motive runs eight public hydrogen fueling stations, a number expected to grow to 11 by the end of this year. All stations are equipped with ITM Power electrolyzers. Compressors are provided by Linde, a major shareholder and joint-venture partner.

Future energy storage

Future energy storage

by | Aug 19, 2020 | Germany

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Gas pressure and control line, © VNG Gasspeicher

The energy source of the future is hydrogen. It can be produced from renewables and used as a raw material or an energy source in multiple industries. The biggest challenge industrial companies face with hydrogen is also key to implementing energy systems integration in general.

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