The Hydrogen Stream: Chinese companies push for hydrogen transport
CNPC and Sinopec are working on transporting hydrogen via pipelines, while Matrix Renewables has expanded its green hydrogen partnership with Rolwind Renovables.
The Hydrogen Stream: LCOH of subsidized green hydrogen under $2/kg
Lazard explains in a new report that the levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH) is normally lower for green hydrogen than for pink hydrogen, using both PEM and alkaline electrolyzers, with or without subsidies. Meanwhile, Australian authorities are trying to increase the competitiveness of the local hydrogen sector, while car companies are updating their fuel cell plans.
The Hydrogen Stream: US team produces hydrogen from ocean water
A team of US researchers engineered a double-membrane system to minimize chloride oxidizing the anode. Meanwhile, the Spanish government supports Destinus to develop its hydrogen-powered supersonic plane and test it in 2024.
The Hydrogen Stream: Hydrogen-electric powertrain for aircraft
H2FLY has wrapped up initial filling tests with the liquid hydrogen tank for its HY4 aircraft, while Wingcopter has announced the development of a hydrogen-fed delivery drone.
The Hydrogen Stream: Global pipeline projects to surge by 2035, says Rystad
Norwegian consultancy Rystad Energy says that hydrogen pipelines will be “far better” than vessels at moving hydrogen over short- and medium-range distances in the years ahead.
The Hydrogen Stream: Sunfire delivers 10 MW of alkaline electrolyzers to RWE
RWE has revealed that it has received alkaline electrolyzers from Sunfire for a pilot project in Germany, while the European authorities have reached a deal on the continent’s renewable energy directive.
Key takeaways from Italy’s K.EY Energy trade show
Italian most important solar trade show has doubled in size this year, with a high number of visitors. Italian solar analysts say the success of the event reflects the strong growth of the nation’s PV market.
The Hydrogen Stream: China Southern Power connects hydrogen plants to grid
China Southern Power Grid, a state-owned utility, has revealed plans to use alloy materials to store hydrogen.
The Hydrogen Stream: Zimbabwe to develop first utility-scale plant
HDF and ZETDC have signed Zimbabwe’s first utility-scale green hydrogen power plant, with 178 GWh of expected annual electricity production. Rystad Energy, meanwhile, says Africa’s total electrolyzer pipeline has hit 114 GW.
Bureau Veritas reports strong interest in hydrogen certification
Bureau Veritas tells pv magazine that there is a great deal of interest in hydrogen certification schemes in Europe, Australia, the United States, and the Middle East.
