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Sergio Matalucci
Based in Berlin, Sergio has been reporting on the latest global developments in the hydrogen sector for pv magazine since 2021. He is also involved in the launch of pv magazine’s Italian platform. He began his journalism career at Thomson Reuters and collaborates with several other media outlets, including Deutsche Welle and Staffetta Quotidiana.
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The Hydrogen Stream: JCB Hydromax sets speed record for hydrogen-powered vehicles of any kind
In other news, Egyptian researchers developed new catalysts for hydrogen production from plastic waste. Asahi Kasei, Perdaman, and Sunfire also advanced electrolysis projects in Japan, Australia, and Germany.
EU adopts budget-flexibility guidelines for photovoltaics, heat pumps, and BESS
The European Commission has opened the door for Member States to use national escape-clause flexibility to finance energy security and fossil-fuel transition measures in 2026–2028. Eligible investments include renewables, batteries and energy storage, heat pumps, EV charging infrastructure and building renovations, subject to strict budgetary ceilings and eligibility criteria.
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Agrivoltaics can reduce soil temperatures by more than 20 C
Researchers in Italy are testing different crops, panel configurations, and shading levels to identify the most suitable combinations for agrivoltaic production. They found that agrivoltaic systems can lower soil temperatures by more than 20 C, potentially helping crops cope with heat and water stress in Mediterranean climates.
The Hydrogen Stream: Commissioning begins for 2.2 GW Neom H2 project in Saudi Arabia
In other news, the Schleswig-Holstein Ministry of Energy Transition reportedly confirmed the cancellation of the 2.1 GW HyScale 100 electrolyzer project at a German refinery, with a lack of planning certainty cited among the reasons.
Power to Hydrogen has begun installing a 500 kW AEM electrolyzer in Antwerp, while Hystar and BHEL are partnering on local PEM electrolyzer manufacturing in India, and Italy has launched a €400 million annual renewable hydrogen support scheme.
The Hydrogen Stream: Over $1 billion in funds for projects in Spain, the Netherlands
The Spanish government has allocated €274.2 million for four renewable hydrogen projects with a combined electrolysis capacity of 102.27 MW, while the European Commission has approved a €780 million Dutch scheme to support renewable hydrogen production.
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The Hydrogen Stream: green hydrogen production begins at North Sea gas platform
The PosHYdon pilot has produced green hydrogen offshore in the North Sea, while new waste-to-hydrogen, electrolyzer and hydrogen corridor projects advance across Europe and South Korea. The developments highlight growing investment in renewable hydrogen production, infrastructure and localized supply chains.
The Hydrogen Stream: Tanaka energizes 500 kW fuel cell facility in Japan
In other news, John Cockerill Hydrogen unveiled France’s first 5 MW electrolyzer stack, while D3 Energy reported certified hydrogen and helium resources in Australia’s Arckaringa Basin with hydrogen concentrations of up to 11.5%. PowerCell, ECL, Air Liquide, and OMV announced new hydrogen projects spanning fuel cells for AI data centers, low-carbon hydrogen production, and a 140 MW electrolyzer facility, while researchers developed a low-temperature process to produce high-purity hydrogen from mixed plastic waste.
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