Wednesday 25 September 2019

Tuesday 24 September 2019

How Norled AS Is Moving the Ferry Industry to Zero-Emission [Interview]

How Norled AS Is Moving the Ferry Industry to Zero-Emission [Interview]: In this blog, we interview Ivan Østvik of Norled AS, one of Norway’s largest ferry and express boat operators. Ivan shares how his company is addressing zero-emission regulations, discussing their experience with both fuel cell and battery-powered ferries.

News - Hexagon

News - Hexagon CALIFORNIA ALLOWS HEXAGON’S ULTRA-HIGH-PRESSURE COMPOSITE VESSELS FOR HYDROGEN GROUND STORAGE INSTALLATIONS

Fuel cells to receive boost with pledge of 10m vehicles - Nikkei Asian Review

Fuel cells to receive boost with pledge of 10m vehicles - Nikkei Asian Review: TOKYO -- An international conference on fuel cells that is scheduled to open here Wednesday is set to call for powering 10 million vehicles -- in

Horizon Automotive PEM Fuel Cells to Set 300kW Benchmark - EIN News

Horizon Automotive PEM Fuel Cells to Set 300kW Benchmark - EIN News: Horizon has commenced production of the world’s highest power PEM fuel cells for heavy duty applications, with 300kW stacks to be released in 2020

Singapore Selects KBR and Argus for Major Hydrogen Feasibility Study

Singapore Selects KBR and Argus for Major Hydrogen Feasibility Study: HOUSTON, Sept. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) and Argus announced today that they have been awarded a contract to conduct a feasibility study on...

Researchers to Partner on All-Electric Aircraft Project - ScienceBlog.com

Researchers to Partner on All-Electric Aircraft Project - ScienceBlog.com: Two electrical engineering professors have joined a multi-institutional team of researchers on a NASA-funded project to develop an all-electric aircraft.

Monday 23 September 2019

Sinot Yacht Architecture and Design Reveals 112 Metre Hydrogen-Electric Superyacht Concept Aqua | Boat International

Sinot Yacht Architecture and Design Reveals 112 Metre Hydrogen-Electric Superyacht Concept Aqua | Boat International: Aqua has been created in collaboration with Lateral Naval Architects, which developed the yacht’s hydrogen technology and naval architecture

Hydrogen: the Northern Netherlands is ready - FORESIGHT

Hydrogen: the Northern Netherlands is ready - FORESIGHT: The Dutch provinces of Groningen and Drenthe have drawn up a €2.8 billion plan to turn their region into a “hydrogen valley” and be a springboard for the hydrogen economy globally, explains Ulco Vermeulen, Director Business Development at Gasunie

Platinum-Graphene Combo Gives Fuel Cell Catalysts Superior Stability Over Bulk Platinum: Study | Tech Times

Platinum-Graphene Combo Gives Fuel Cell Catalysts Superior Stability Over Bulk Platinum: Study | Tech Times: Georgia Tech researchers successfully created a new kind of platinum-based fuel cell catalyst with better stability than bulk platinum. The method used combines atomically-thin platinum films with a layer of graphene.

Australia could produce 200% of energy needs from renewables by 2050, researchers say | Environment | The Guardian

Australia could produce 200% of energy needs from renewables by 2050, researchers say | Environment | The Guardian: A report from scientists working under the Australian-German Energy Transition Hub has examined the economic opportunities of decarbonisation over the coming decades.
It finds that with the right policy support, Australia could become a global leader “both in climate mitigation and the export of zero-carbon energy” in the form of green hydrogen, green steel and other products such as aluminium produced from green electricity.

Toyota Installs Stationary Fuel Cell Generator Based on the Mirai FC System at its Honsha Plant in Japan | Corporate | Global Newsroom | Toyota Motor Corporation Official Global Website

Toyota Installs Stationary Fuel Cell Generator Based on the Mirai FC System at its Honsha Plant in Japan | Corporate | Global Newsroom | Toyota Motor Corporation Official Global Website: Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announces it has developed a stationary fuel cell generator (FC generator) that makes use of the fuel cell system (FC system) equipped in the Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV). The FC generator has been installed within the Honsha Plant grounds in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, and verification tests have now commenced.

WA opens $10m hydrogen fund to boost renewable gas production and exports | RenewEconomy

WA opens $10m hydrogen fund to boost renewable gas production and exports | RenewEconomy: WA govt opens its $10 million Renewable Hydrogen Fund to applications that will expand WA's ability to export green gas.

Plug Power and ENGIE Partner Globally to Expand Use of Renewable Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Nasdaq:PLUG

Plug Power and ENGIE Partner Globally to Expand Use of Renewable Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Nasdaq:PLUG: Plug Power has signed an agreement with ENGIE to expand hydrogen use in logistics sectors

Sunday 22 September 2019

UBC researchers design roadmap for hydrogen supply network across B.C.

UBC researchers design roadmap for hydrogen supply network across B.C.: Researchers at the University of British Columbia have developed a hydrogen supply chain model that can enable the adoption of zero-emission, hydrogen-powered cars—transforming them from a novelty …

A New Fuel Cell Hybrid Test Vehicle Completed | Railway Technical Research Institute

A New Fuel Cell Hybrid Test Vehicle Completed | Railway Technical Research Institute: 50% increase in the power output of the fuel cell and 20% decrease in the volume per output by raising power density and dispersedly locating the cooling apparatus.
The volume of the power converter for fuel cell has been reduced 45% by adopting silicon carbide element and compact circuit breaker.

Chem announces construction of first fuel cell factory in SA

Chem announces construction of first fuel cell factory in SA: SPONSORED | Chem’s fuel cell plant will create a new supply chain in SA

HRC and Voith Composites co-develop hydrogen high pressure vessels for fuel cell applications | Voith

HRC and Voith Composites co-develop hydrogen high pressure vessels for fuel cell applications | Voith: SHANGHAI. Voith Composites and HRC, one of the leading composite solution providers, will jointly work on the next generation of hydrogen high pressure vessels for fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV). On August 22, 2019, Yongtao Gu, President of the HRC Group, and Matthias Odrobina, CEO of Voith Composites, signed the memorandum of understanding on behalf of the two companies.

Idaho National Laboratory partners with utilities to produce hydrogen

Idaho National Laboratory partners with utilities to produce hydrogen: The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has partnered with three electric utilities for a first-of-a-kind project to support innovations in the US nuclear industry through R&D...

Friday 20 September 2019

Could hydrogen fuel cells be seen as an upgrade in the future?

Could hydrogen fuel cells be seen as an upgrade in the future?: If an infrastructure builds out and hydrogen is widely available, some might see hydrogen tanks as more desirable than batteries and fast chargers.

Thursday 19 September 2019

Wednesday 11 September 2019

ARENA prioritises grid integration, hydrogen and reducing industrial emissions under new renewable energy plan - Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)

ARENA prioritises grid integration, hydrogen and reducing industrial emissions under new renewable energy plan - Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA): ARENA launched its new Investment Plan that sets out three new priority areas to further improve the competitiveness of renewable energy technologies.

Hydrogen Mobility at the Frankfurt Motor Show: Symbio to Produce 200,000 Fuel Cell StackPack - RealtyNXT

Hydrogen Mobility at the Frankfurt Motor Show: Symbio to Produce 200,000 Fuel Cell StackPack - RealtyNXT: PARIS, Sept. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — A new generation of car parts supplier Hydrogen’s moment has finally come. Tens of thousands of vehicles will be on the roads in the coming years, in particular in China, Korea, California and Japan. Symbio intends to be one of the leaders in this growing market and has identified […]

H-TEC Systems unveils 10megawatt PEM electrolyser

H-TEC Systems unveils 10megawatt PEM electrolyser: H-TEC Systems, a German hydrogen technology manufacturer, will showcase its 10megawatt PEM electrolyser, an expanded portfolio product for the future, at HUSUM Wind 2019.

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thyssenkrupp Marine Systems unveils 4th Generation Fuel Cell System | ATLAS ELEKTRONIK

thyssenkrupp Marine Systems unveils 4th Generation Fuel Cell System | ATLAS ELEKTRONIK: During its quadrennial SubCon submarine conference held in Kiel, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems unveiled the 4th Generation Fuel Cell (FC4G) for submarine applications after having finished an extensive test program with more than 70,000 operating hours in the test environment. This is an improvement of an already unrivalled and proven system.

France climbs aboard hydrogen train revolution

France climbs aboard hydrogen train revolution: France is joining the hydrogen train revolution, the head of state rail operator SNCF said Thursday, announcing an order for 15 emissions-free regional trains to replace polluting diesel models.

US Army takes aim at stealthy hydrogen tanks - Energy Live News

US Army takes aim at stealthy hydrogen tanks - Energy Live News: Scientists from the Ground Vehicle Systems Center and US Army Research Laboratory are exploring the potential role of fuel cell technologies in powering combat vehicles

Fuel Cell | Elring-Klinger to Showcase Powerful Fuel Cell Stack | springerprofessional.de

Fuel Cell | Elring-Klinger to Showcase Powerful Fuel Cell Stack | springerprofessional.de: Elring-Klinger will be showcasing their diverse range of solutions for electric mobility at the International Motor Show (IAA) 2019 in Frankfurt. The

China's coal capital transforming into hydrogen hub - Chinadaily.com.cn

China's coal capital transforming into hydrogen hub - Chinadaily.com.cn: Datong, the coal capital of China, has a new goal -- transforming into a hydrogen hub, as the mined-out city is gradually losing competitiveness and looking for new growth engines.

Tiwag plans the 20-million hydrogen center in Kufstein

Germany unveils plan for climate-friendly aviation | News | DW | 21.08.2019

Germany unveils plan for climate-friendly aviation | News | DW | 21.08.2019: The German government wants to promote a culture of innovation to develop CO2-neutral aviation. Chancellor Merkel has said Germany must develop more alternative fuel sources, including hydrogen-based energy technology.

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China to use hydrogen fuel incentives to boost the growth of the technology in the nation

China to use hydrogen fuel incentives to boost the growth of the technology in the nation: The Chinese government wants to accelerate the growth of fuel cell technology in the country and is introducing hydrogen fuel incentives in its efforts