Dutch startup developing large plant to generate heat, power from hydrogen
HyER Power, a Dutch hydrogen energy producer, is developing the first large-scale hydrogen power plant in the Netherlands capable of generating both electricity and heat. The plant is set to begin operations by the end of the year.
The Hydrogen Stream: BASF starts Germany’s largest PEM electrolyzer
BASF has commissioned a 54 MW PEM electrolyzer at a site in Germany, while Sungrow Hydrogen has secured a major order for alkaline hydrogen production equipment from China Coal Ordos Energy.
The Hydrogen Stream: TotalEnergies to buy green hydrogen from RWE
TotalEnergies says it has signed a 15-year deal with RWE to buy 30,000 tons of green hydrogen per year from a 300 MW electrolyzer in Germany, while Plug Power has announced a partnership with Southwire to create a clean hydrogen ecosystem in Texas.
RWE, TotalEnergies close 15-year hydrogen PPA in Germany
RWE and TotalEnergies have signed a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) under which RWE will supply over 30,000 tons of green hydrogen per year to TotalEnergies’ Leuna refinery in Germany from 2030 to 2044.
The Hydrogen Stream: Hyundai Motor plans fuel cell plant in South Korea
Hyundai Motor says it plans to build its first hydrogen fuel cell systems plant in South Korea by 2028, pending union consultations, expanding beyond its existing facility in China.
Caribbean has potential to unlock solar-to-X economy
The Caribbean stands to benefit from low-cost renewable energy solutions, reducing the energy system cost, mitigating climate risks, and driving a clean energy transition. With solar PV as the cornerstone technology, the region is poised to transition to a solar-to-X Economy, leveraging its abundant renewable resources to achieve carbon neutrality.
The Hydrogen Stream: Morocco approves $32.5 billion of green hydrogen projects
The Moroccan government has approved six projects by a range of foreign companies, while the European Hydrogen Bank’s second auction for renewable hydrogen production has attracted 61 bids from projects in 11 countries.
The Hydrogen Stream: Plug Power records surge in electrolyzer revenue
Plug Power reported an almost 6-fold increase in electrolyzer revenues in 2024, despite the financial troubles. Meanwhile, Finland’s first large-scale plant goes into operation.
The Hydrogen Stream: US researchers link H2 impact to production
US researchers say hydrogen’s climate impact depends primarily on production methods and feedstock emissions, while Nikola Corp. has recalled 95 hydrogen-powered trucks and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Bry-Air enters green hydrogen segment with air-to-water generators
Deepak Pahwa, chairman of Pahwa Group and managing director of Bry-Air, tells pv magazine that the company has developed an air-to-water generation prototype for a green hydrogen project in the Indian desert, with plans to scale up to 500 units for large-scale hydrogen production.
