The Hydrogen Stream: Sungrow starts world’s largest dual-tech green H2 plant
Sungrow Hydrogen has started production at China’s largest dual-tech green hydrogen project combining PEM and alkaline electrolyzers, while HNO International has partnered with Zhuhai Topower to pilot its modular hydrogen platform in China.
The Hydrogen Stream: OMV starts 10 MW H2 production plant near Vienna
OMV says it has successfully started its 10 MW green hydrogen plant at the Schwechat refinery near Vienna, while Austrian university TU Graz says it has inaugurated a hydrogen electrolysis test center at its Inffeldgasse Campus to develop and test hydrogen technologies.
How to combine photovoltaics with rainwater harvesting
Scientists have developed a system that harvests rainwater running off PV panels for household use or hydrogen production. Their analysis showed that, in the southern Sahel, the system can meet both the energy and water requirements for electrolysis, with surplus rainwater covering up to 50% of a household’s daily water demand.
The Hydrogen Stream: Scandinavia, Italy may produce grid hydrogen by 2030
Aurora Energy Research says the global electrolyzer pipeline now totals around 1.3 TW, with 114 GW in development and 32% expected online by the end of 2026. The firm cites stronger EU policy support and growing momentum in hybrid power purchase agreements (PPAs).
France deploys 1.4 GW of solar in Q1
France installed 1.4 GW of solar in the first quarter of 2025, bringing its cumulative PV capacity to 23.5 GW by the end of March.
The Hydrogen Stream: EU backs €400 million H2 scheme in Spain
The European Commission has cleared a €400 million ($455.2 million) Spanish aid program to scale renewable hydrogen output, backing up to 345 MW of electrolyzer capacity and targeting 221,000 tons of production via the EU Hydrogen Bank’s 2025 auction round.
The Hydrogen Stream: Fincantieri to build hydrogen-powered cruise ship
Fincantieri says it is building the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship for delivery in late 2026, while Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan says it will debut the world’s first hydrogen-powered vending machine at the Kansai Expo this year.
Will the green hydrogen dream take shape?
After a global flurry of green hydrogen announcements, fuel cell company insolvencies, and a sharp market reassessment, solar developers are questioning near-term green hydrogen demand. pv magazine’s Carrie Hampel takes a look at the international landscape.
The Hydrogen Stream: Just 17% of EU hydrogen projects likely on track
Westwood Global Energy Group says just 17% of the European Union’s hydrogen projects will advance without intervention, while Smartenergy says Spain’s Orange.bat project has cleared a key environmental hurdle and will launch in May 2028.
Japanese energy supplier to use green hydrogen for district heating, power
Akasaka Heating & Cooling Supply says it will use green hydrogen produced at an unspecified location in Japan to produce heat and electricity for its Akasaka 5-chome district heating system in central Tokyo.
