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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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Articles written by Sergio Matalucci
The Hydrogen Stream: Toyota demonstrates its liquid-hydrogen racing prototype
On June 11 and June 13, the TR LH2 Racing Prototype will complete demonstration laps of a 13.626km circuit in France. Meanwhile, Chinese researchers propose a new electrochemical pathway for high-capacity chemical hydrogen storage at room temperature and ambient pressure.
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The Hydrogen Stream: JCN launches hydrogen-powered backhoe loader
JCB launched its first hydrogen-powered backhoe loader under a £100M hydrogen engine program, featuring a 55 kW hydrogen engine and roof-mounted 350-bar composite tanks designed to deliver diesel-like power and a full workday of operation.
EU understimating rooftop PV power generation
SolarPower Europe estimates that EU solar generation is significantly underreported, with actual PV output projected at 410 TWh in 2025 versus 275 TWh in official statistics. The group attributes the gap to incomplete rooftop PV registration, data transfer delays, and the difficulty of measuring self-consumed solar electricity.
The Hydrogen Stream: Netherlands commissions 32-km hydrogen pipeline
Gasunie has launched a 32-km hydrogen pipeline in the Port of Rotterdam linking Maasvlakte and Pernis, marking the first operational section of the Dutch hydrogen backbone and enabling future expansion toward national and cross-border hydrogen networks.
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The Hydrogen Stream: Ireland’s LCOH on par with Morocco, Brazil
Fraunhofer ISE, in collaboration with Irishi energy company ESB, developed a methodology showing that Ireland is a competitive location for renewable power-to-X and green hydrogen production with costs comparable to Morocco, South Africa, and Brazil, supported by strong wind resources, policy backing, and infrastructure potential.
May 15, 2026
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