This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of hydrogen-powered trains as a replacement for diesel. While politicians have argued that they are an excellent alternative, they come with significant economic drawbacks. Additionally, there are issues with the infrastructure needed to support hydrogen-powered trains, such as the need for additional power lines and stations. The article …
Schott ist ein Spezialglashersteller, der die Glasproduktion durch den Einsatz von Wasserstoff klimaneutral machen will. Der Konzern testet derzeit verschiedene Methoden, um den Energieverbrauch bei der Glasherstellung zu senken. Derzeit mischt Schott 10-35 Prozent Wasserstoff in das Erdgas, um die Temperatur auf 1700 Grad Celsius zu halten. Die EU und Japan wollen bei der Produktion …
In this article, Jürgen Peterseim from PwC Deutschland discusses how hydrogen could be the missing link in renewable energy. He explains that a European Hydrogen Backbone could connect major industrial centers from Spain to Germany and create positive economic effects for communities like Bitterfeld and Lutherstadt Wittenberg. He believes that hydrogen is the future of …
The German government is planning to construct hydrogen terminals in the north of the country to help reduce emissions in energy-intensive industries such as chemical, steel and cement. The goal is to make these industries more environmentally friendly by using green hydrogen. The Benefits of Green Hydrogen Green hydrogen is a form of renewable energy …
In 2022, renewable energy sources such as solar power and hydrogen became increasingly popular due to the climate change and rising energy costs. Under the term “green technology”, various new approaches were presented that focused on solar power or hydrogen. Additionally, research projects were developed to reduce plastic waste and improve electric mobility. Scientists from …
Michael Lohscheller, a native of Bocholt, is the CEO of the US-based Nikola Corporation which produces hybrid trucks. He believes that hydrogen technology has great potential for these trucks. He recently spoke to the BBV about the future of the automotive industry. The Benefits of Hydrogen Technology Hydrogen technology is becoming increasingly popular due to …
In July 2022, Neste became the first Finnish firm to receive IPCEI (Important Project of Common European Interest) designation by the European Commission. This provides Neste with access to public funding for their hydrogen projects which are aligned with Europe’s strategic objectives and shared interests. It was part of the first wave of hydrogen-related IPCEI …
The European Parliament and EU Member States announced this Tuesday morning that they have adopted an unprecedented mechanism to green Europe’s industrial imports by charging for the carbon emissions associated with their production. Commonly known as a „carbon tax at the border,“ this system will subject imports in several sectors (steel, aluminum, cement, fertilizers, electricity, …
The European Parliament and EU Member States announced this Tuesday morning that they have adopted an unprecedented mechanism to green up Europe’s industrial imports by charging for the carbon emissions associated with their production. Commonly known as a ‚carbon border tax‘, the scheme will subject imports in several sectors (steel, aluminium, cement, fertilizers, electricity and …
In an effort to reduce emissions and become a major exporter of green hydrogen, India is proposing a $2 billion incentive program. Over the next five years, the 180 billion rupee plan will look to reduce production costs by 20% through increased industry scale. By 2030, it is estimated that 8 trillion rupees will be …