Green hydrogen supply chain concerns
With South Africa holding 63,000 of the world’s estimated 69,000 metric tons of platinum reserves – according to the Statista.com website – and Russia and Zimbabwe a further 5,100 between them, the European Commission has cited the metal as an example of a potential supply chain bottleneck that could handicap its grand plans for renewables-powered hydrogen production.
German steel giant wants to set up 500 MW green hydrogen plant
German energy company Steag is helping Thyssenkrupp decarbonize its steel production site in Duisburg-Walsum. Green hydrogen generation is expected to be powered by a mix of wind and solar power.
Roth: US steel, aluminum tariffs to add at least 1-3c per watt to solar projects
While President Trump has a range of options, all likely scenarios seem likely to result in a modest increase in the cost of solar installations.
Arcelormittal increases capacity of metallic coated steel for solar applications
The French steel maker announced the production of its Magnelis coated steel will be increased in Avilés, northern Spain.
