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Small on-site energy generation is on the up

Small on-site energy generation is on the up

by | Feb 15, 2022 | Germany

Prototype of the mini wind turbine developed by Fraunhofer IAP, BTU and EAB, © Fraunhofer IAP

© Fraunhofer IAP

Until now, the energy supply mechanism in Germany and Europe has taken a centralized form. Massive power plants are responsible for generating electricity and heat which are then distributed via cables or district heating networks. When the boom in solar and wind generation began around 20 years ago, many in the sector hoped that decentralization would follow – a belief that led only to disappointment in many respects. While the number of distributed energy generation systems has indeed risen, the wholesale change once envisaged has yet to materialize. (more…)

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Efforts to expand hydrogen infrastructure are stalling

Efforts to expand hydrogen infrastructure are stalling

by | Feb 11, 2022 | Germany

Hydrogen Station in Neuruppin, Germany

Opened in March 2021 after a considerable delay: The hydrogen station in Neuruppin was no. 92.

New hydrogen refueling stations continue to spring up but Germany has yet to pass the 100-station mark. How can that be? The reason for this apparent stagnation lies in the dismantling or renovation of old filling stations. A number of stations that were built several years ago as demonstrators for the first stage of Germany’s national hydrogen innovation program are showing their age. Consequently, some are no longer economical to run and are being taken down or – at widely varying expense – upgraded. (more…)

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Feeling like a pioneer

Feeling like a pioneer

by | Dec 14, 2020 | Germany

A comfortable (yet still exciting) ride

Sven Geitmann loads an Hyundai Nexo
Loading a Nexo

So far, Hyundai has shipped a total of 10,000 Nexo cars. Since launching a fuel cell model in March 2018, the South Korean automaker has delivered more FCEVs than any other vehicle manufacturer in the world. This July alone, an additional 700 Nexo vehicles went to customers in South Korea and 89 were exported to countries around the world. H2-international was given the opportunity to test a Nexo car this summer. The conclusion: If it had a lower price tag and there was a fueling station nearby, the Nexo would be the perfect ride.

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Fuel cells go the extra mile

Fuel cells go the extra mile

by | Jun 15, 2020 | Germany

energy production
Comparing two energy production pathways, © FZ Juelich

Are batteries or fuel cells the more environmentally friendly, technically superior and economically prudent solution for electric transportation? Short answer: It depends.

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130 hydrogen filling stations by 2021

130 hydrogen filling stations by 2021

by | Feb 17, 2020 | Germany

Nikolas Iwan
Nikolas Iwan.

The expansion of the H2 infrastructure continues – albeit much slower than it could be. The declared goal of having 100 hydrogen refuelling sites in Germany is expected to be achieved by mid-2020 – more than a year later than originally planned. By the end of 2021, 10 to 15 new locations are to be added each year.

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