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H2, Inc. Secures Landmark 8.8MWh VFB Project in Spain - H2, Inc. will deploy a 1.1MW/8.8MWh vanadium flow battery system in Spain. - This project is the largest VFB project in Spain and is commissioned by Spain's energy research institute, CIUDEN. - The aim is to provide a long-duration energy solution that delivers maximum power for 8 hours. - H2 won the bid in collaboration with local Spanish companies and will supply the entire battery system. - The project will utilize H2's newly developed modular flow battery, EnerFLOW 640. - Vanadium flow batteries offer better fire safety and life expectancy compared to lithium-ion batteries, showing almost no degradation over 25 years. - The vanadium electrolytes used in these batteries can be recycled or reused, making them environmentally friendly. - EnerFLOW 640 has the smallest footprint achieved for a VFB, facilitated by H2's innovative design and technology. - The project is expected to be completed in 16 months, with installation scheduled for late 2025. - Spain aims to generate over 80% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030 as part of its net-zero targets. - To ensure stable power supply, Spain plans to install 20GW of energy storage, favoring vanadium flow batteries for long-duration projects. - The increasing demand for long-duration energy storage highlights the role of VFBs in addressing climate change and achieving carbon neutrality. - H2 specializes in flow batteries with a production capacity surpassing 330 MWh in South Korea. - This project positions H2 to enter the European long-duration energy storage market, with Spain serving as a key entry point. - The company is also involved in a large 20MWh project in California, diversifying its market portfolio in the U.S. and European core LDES markets. - Dr. Shin Han, H2's CEO, emphasized the importance of large-scale long-duration energy storage for combating global warming. - H2 plans to increase global deployment of its flow batteries and will establish a second VFB factory in South Korea for large-scale production. - Expect further global activities and projects featuring H2's advanced flow batteries. https://lnkd.in/gd2Fj8rK

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Direct vs. indirect coupling in PV-driven hydrogen generation: Researchers in Spain have made a comparative analysis of annual PV-powered hydrogen production for direct and indirect configurations and have found that indirect systems not only produce more hydrogen but also that they show higher resilience to module power losses. #Renewables #Energy #Technology

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🌍🌱 Hydrogen: Germany’s Future Energy Hero! 🌱🌍 *Germany is gearing up for a climate-friendly transformation with hydrogen at the forefront! By 2030, the demand could reach up to 130 TWh, with imports covering 50-70%. The strategy includes pipelines from Europe and ship imports from partners like Australia, Chile, and the UK. Major sectors like steel, chemicals, and heavy transport will benefit, aiming for a climate-neutral 2045. Exciting times ahead for sustainable energy! 🌱💪 Semikron Danfoss is at the forefront, providing enabling power electronics technology for the production of green hydrogen. Both Semikron Danfoss and Danfoss are strong partners driving the green transition, ensuring a sustainable future. *based on the article for the Süddeutsche Zeitung ‘Energie der Zukunft: Wie und woher Deutschland Wasserstoff importieren will’ published 24th July 2024. The graphic is borrowed from the BMWK website. #Sustainability #HydrogenEconomy #GreenEnergy #ClimateNeutral #Innovation #EnergyTransition #GreenTransition

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The Hydrogen Lab Bremerhaven (HLB) is recognized as the largest megawatt-scale electrolyzer and fuel cell test center globally. Funded by the State of Bremen and the EU, it focuses on integrating wind turbines with hydrogen production to stabilize power grids. HLB offers extensive facilities for testing hydrogen production, storage, and usage, supporting the growth of a local hydrogen economy. Its capabilities include a variety of electrolyzers, fuel cells, and storage options, making it a pivotal hub for advancing renewable energy technologies and applications. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dq_YTTMA Watch the video below to learn more about the facility: https://lnkd.in/ebxEyUvc #ushydrogenalliance #hydrogen #cleanhydrogen #hydrogennow #hydrogeneconomy #hydrogenhubs #fuelcell #zeroemission #energy #cleanenergy #decarbonization #sustainability

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🌟🔍 #Hydrogen #EnergyTransition #H2Summit 💡🌱 Today at the #H2Summit, crucial questions are up for discussion: Can the German government stick to its ambitious timeline, or do the goals need to be adjusted to reality? Are distribution networks and storage adequately considered? Is the network properly sized? And what about the cost estimations? Our CEO Dr. Thomas Klaue comments: “It won't work without a network, that's the right conclusion. But it is questionable whether a new H2 network will be built on time and on the right scale. Using the existing gas network is technically possible and should not be ignored. What’s your opinion on this? I wish a successfull summit to everyone attending!” Learn more about our innovative solutions for hydrogen infrastructure and our product Ecoport here: https://siqens.de/ #Siqens #Ecoport #HydrogenInfrastructure #Innovation #Sustainability 🚀🌍

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Nordex Electrolyzers, a joint venture between the Government of Navarra and Nordex Group, has developed the first prototype of a 500kW pressurized alkaline electrolyser. #renewables #power #energy #wind #offshore #onshore #solar #hydropower #floating #nuclear #geothermal #efficiency #transition #susteinability #circular #economy #esg #clean #decarbonization #electrification #climate #hydrogen #mobility #greensteel #ammonia #transportation #storage #fuelcell #smartgrid #der #powersystem #generation #transmission #distribution #electricity #machines #drives #sensors #iot #education #engineering #innovation #entrepreneurship #creativity #technology #digitalization #cybersecurtity #metering

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Gas generators offer numerous benefits, from cost-effectiveness to environmental sustainability. They minimize operational costs and carbon footprint with premium, energy-efficient and reliable gas generation technology. Discover the advantages of using LNI Swissgas gas generators: https://lnkd.in/d6m73-EW #Sustainability #Efficiency #GasGenerators #LNIswissgas #gas #gastechnology

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Gas generators offer numerous benefits, from cost-effectiveness to environmental sustainability. They minimize operational costs and carbon footprint with premium, energy-efficient and reliable gas generation technology. Discover the advantages of using LNI Swissgas gas generators: https://lnkd.in/d6m73-EW #sustainability #gasgenerators #gasgeneration

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The volume of a battery pack is often the most difficult parameter to get an accurate number for when benchmarking. So we end up searching certification databases to find values submitted by the manufacturers. https://lnkd.in/em2Vbw8n We will gradually add to our range of values. #batterypack #benchmark #electricvehicle

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Problems worth solving! Sodium-ion batteries will solve these challenges. They can be completely discharged to 0 and go up to 100% charge.

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Could we decarbonize our energy market without battery storage? Definitely we can't. Renewable energies and progressive electrification of our mobility and industries will be a must to reduce our CO2 emissions but, how could we solve the main problem of most of our renewable energy sources which is their intermittence? The only solution will be the massive deployment of utility-scale battery storage systems able to store the energy when it's produced and abundant and to use it when it's needed. There are several types of utility-scale battery storage technologies currently available in the market, including: 1. Lithium-ion batteries: These are the most common type of batteries used for utility-scale storage due to their high energy density and relatively low cost. 2. Flow batteries: These batteries store energy in liquid electrolytes, allowing for scalability, long cycle life and without risk of explosion. 3. Sodium-sulfur batteries: These batteries operate at high temperatures and are known for their high energy density and efficiency. 4. Lead-acid batteries: Although less common for utility-scale storage, lead-acid batteries are still used in some applications due to their low cost. 5. Solid-state batteries: This emerging technology offers high energy density, enhanced safety, and longer cycle life compared to traditional batteries. In addition to the above battery systems, there are other storage systems also available in the market which will be key players during the coming years: 1. Reversed Pumped Storage: Using large dams to store water in elevated ponds and taking advantage of the gravitational potential energy, pumping the water with the renewable energy excess and dumping water through turbines to produce energy when it's needed on its way down. 2. Hydrogen: Producing Hydrogen with renewable energy excess, storing it and using it through hydrogen fuel cells or combusted as renewable gas when it's needed it's also a remarkable solution. Unfortunately, the efficiency of the overall process is low and therefore it's not cost-effective yet. However, this situation could change in the coming years by improving the efficiency of these technologies and decreasing their costs. Each type of storage technology has its own advantages and limitations, the choice of technology will depend on factors such as cost, project requirements, and performance goals and these will keep changing drastically during the coming years due to fast technological progresses. SKYLINE MEP KSA is ready to support the decarbonization of our markets by an efficient implementation of the best and most innovative energy storage systems available in each moment. #energystorage #decarbonization #sustainability #saudi #batteries #hydrogen

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𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 – 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰: 🔋𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝟏𝟎𝟎𝐌𝐖/𝟐𝟎𝟎𝐌𝐖𝐡 𝐅𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚🌍 A group of investors and utilities from Switzerland and Germany have inaugurated a 100MW/200MWh BESS project in Bavaria, Germany, deployed by Fluence – concurrent with separate announcements from S4 Energy and EnBW. The 2-hour battery energy storage system (BESS) project in the town of Arzberg was inaugurated in a ceremony attended by Bavarian Prime Minister Dr. Markus Söder and State Secretary Martin Schöffel, announced this week (10 November). ⚡𝐄𝐧𝐁𝐖 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟏𝟎𝟎𝐌𝐖 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲🌍 Utility and independent power producer (IPP) EnBW will build a 100MW/100MWh BESS project in Marbach, southern Germany, its largest to-date by far, it said. Construction on the project, which will use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, will start in 2025 and it will be operational by the end of the year. The company has a pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) project underway in Germany and its director for battery system solutions Arnim Wauschkuhn explained the more recent move into large-scale BESS. 💡𝐒𝟒 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭🌍 Just weeks after it acquired a 6GW portfolio of BESS projects in its home country of the Netherlands from developer Low Carbon, developer-operator S4 Energy has entered Germany with the acquisition of a 310MW portfolio. The seller is developer Terra One Climate Solutions. S4 will build, own and operate the projects which have expected commercial operation dates between 2026 and 2028, some being ready-to-build and some not. S4 is owned by commodities trader Castleton Commodities International. https://lnkd.in/ehGWJFtj

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Research on agrivoltaics in Germany demonstrates strong synergies As part of the research project “Model Region: Agrivoltaics for Baden-Württemberg,” a consortium of over thirty project partners, led by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE, is building and researching various agrivoltaic (APV) pilot plants in Baden-Württemberg. Initial interim results from one project show that not only did the crops grown under the PV panels benefit from the partial shading, but also that the PV system produced more electricity than previously assumed thanks to the cooling provided by the plants underneath. Measurements on the first agrivoltaic system for apple trees, located in Kressbronn on Lake Constance, have been carried out for two years now and the first project results are available. Researchers found that 70% less pesticides were required for the orchard under the APV system, and the need for irrigation was reduced by 50%. This indeed counteracts the increasing trend of too much sun and too little water for the apple trees due to climate change. The agrivoltaic system produces over 20% more electricity than the consortium expected based on their simulations. The exact reasons for this are still the subject of further investigations, but the research team suspects that a combination of evaporative cooling and rear ventilation makes the most important contribution to the increased electricity yields. These encouraging results confirm the same synergies for fruit-growing applications that were previously measured for an APV system on arable land in 2018 in the APV-RESOLA project. Here PV panels with a total output of 194 kilowatts were installed at a height of five meters on 0.3-hectares arable land near Lake Constance. After two years of operation, the recorded measurements in this project showed higher yields for three of the four crops (winter wheat, potatoes, clover grass, celery) grown under the APV system as compared to the reference area without solar panels. For example, one of the systems under research is agrivoltaics for reforestation. The Model Region is one of the largest agrivoltaic research projects not only in Germany but worldwide and involves many partners, pilot plants and different technological approaches.  The project, which will run until the end of 2024, is funded by Baden-Württemberg's State Ministry for the Environment, Climate Protection and the Energy Sector, the State Ministry of Food, Rural Areas and Consumer Protection, the State Ministry of Finance and the State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labor and Tourism. The source: PV Magazine #energyticslimited #renewabkenergy #agrivoltaics . .

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https://lnkd.in/eaKrhfyQ With German help June 19, 2024, 10:31 a.m. Soon MW scale: Spain's largest electrolyzer inaugurated Plenty of green hydrogen: The country's largest electrolyzer has now been inaugurated in Spain. The prototype, built with German help, has an output of 500 kW and is only the beginning on the way to MW scale. On June 17, 2024, Nordex Electrolyzers, a joint venture between the government of Navarra and the Nordex Group from Hamburg, inaugurated its new test bench for electrolyzers in Lumbier. In the presence of numerous political celebrities, the first self-developed prototype of an alkaline pressure electrolyzer with an output of 500 kW was presented. The largest of its kind in Spain to date. But that is only the beginning; plants in the MW range are planned, which are to be offered worldwide. All of this against the background that green hydrogen is needed in large quantities worldwide to drive the energy transition. The path to sustainable hydrogen production As we transition away from fossil fuels, solar and wind energy production is becoming increasingly important. While these energy sources help reduce dependence on coal and gas, there is still a need for energy-dense fuels that can be easily transported. Hydrogen offers a promising alternative here, as it can replace fossil fuels in cars and even airplanes. However, current hydrogen production is still based on fossil fuels, making it less suitable for combating climate change. Electrolyzers such as the one from Nordex SE can solve this problem by using clean and environmentally friendly energy to produce hydrogen. Nordex SE is one of Germany's leading wind turbine manufacturers. The prototype alkaline pressure electrolyzer now inaugurated in Spain has a power of 500 kW. It was entirely designed, produced and assembled in Spain. How an alkaline electrolyzer works The plant recently inaugurated in Spain is an alkaline pressure electrolyzer. This method splits water into hydrogen and oxygen, similar to other electrolysis processes. Two nickel-based electrodes separated by an ion-conductive diaphragm play a central role. The diaphragm allows negatively charged hydroxide ions to migrate to the anode, enabling charge exchange and at the same time preventing hydrogen and oxygen from mixing. The electrodes are immersed in an alkaline electrolyte, usually potassium hydroxide solution. At the cathode, hydroxide ions and hydrogen are formed from water by absorbing electrons. These ions migrate to the anode, where they react to form oxygen and water, releasing electrons in the process. Thanks to the modular design of the system, several modules can be connected in parallel, which increases the nominal output. Alkaline electrolysis works at temperatures between 40 °C and 90 °C and a pressure of 1-30 bar.

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VENTREX has joined the Allianz Wasserstoffmotor e. V. (Hydrogen Engine Alliance), which aims to bring together experts from industry and research, and share knowledge about the use of hydrogen in mobility. This association, whose founding members include some of our most important partners such as Bosch, Daimler Truck AG and MAHLE, shares our conviction that hydrogen technology will play a key role as we leave the fossil fuel era behind, with hydrogen-powered engines massively contributing to a future shaped by carbon-neutral mobility. Patrick Pfeifer, Managing Director and CSO of VENTREX, believes that VENTREX will be instrumental to the alliance and looks forward to cooperating with the other members: “VENTREX is known for its electronic pressure regulator for natural gas engines. We started to look into the H2 combustion engine at an early stage because it has very similar requirements for rail pressure control in the injection system. We were able to adapt our development and production expertise gained from supplying more than 850.000 electronic CNG pressure regulators to a new, exciting application and consider ourselves well positioned for future projects. As a member of the Allianz Wasserstoffmotor and in joint dialogue with our partners, we want to contribute to creating a future emission-free mobility." Learn more about our solutions for H2 applications under https://lnkd.in/devjthpA #HydrogenFuel #H2ICE #CleanEnergy #EngineeringExcellence #FutureOfFuel #HydrogenEconomy #RenewableEnergy #GreenTech #SustainableFuture #HydrogenPower #ZeroEmissions #HydrogenTechnology

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The European Commission published the long awaited #H2Valleys Roadmap.   The “Repowering the EU with #HydrogenValleys: Commission presents progress towards a European #hydrogeneconomy” takes stock of the efforts which have resulted in getting closer to the goal of having at least 50 Hydrogen Valleys - local industrial or transport clusters where #renewablehydrogen supply feeds local demand - under construction or operational by 2030.   In this Staff Working Document, the Commission: 📄 Expressed support for a ‘Hydrogen Valley Facility’ to help early-stage valleys to mature. The tender for the Facility was launched on 26.06 👉 https://shorturl.at/RKuSR 🌿 Highlighted the new ‘#CleanHydrogen Knowledge Hub’ to provide stakeholders with the information they require. 🔬 Expressed commitment to work closely with Member States and stakeholders to implement the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) of the ERA Pilot on #GreenHydrogen. 🏫 Work towards transforming the European #HydrogenAcademy (launched in January 2024) into a European #NetZero Industry Academy as announced in the #NetZeroIndustryAct. 🤝 Intensity #cooperation with the international partners on clean hydrogen deployment and the development of hydrogen markets, through the Clean Hydrogen Mission under Mission Innovation. According to the Mission Innovation Hydrogen Valley Platform there are currently 67 H2 valleys located in the EU, out of 97 valleys globally. However, vast majority (around 3/4) is still in the early stages, and more needs to be done for them to realize their full potential.   #H2Europe is ready to work with the Commission and involved stakeholders to speed up and scale up H2 Valleys across #Europe. Download the full roadmap 👉 https://lnkd.in/dZUNntfg

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#hydrogen #GOs This map shows the current and potential future members of the Association of Issuing Bodies (AIB) by the end of 2022. The members administer systems for Guarantees of Origin (GOs) for electricity and gases, including #hydrogen. ➡ Sources: 📍 AIB Annual Report 2023 https://lnkd.in/ece8BD4g 📍 https://www.aib-net.org/ ✅ Some interesting facts: 📌 Members: - In 2024 AIB has 37 members from 30 European countries - All are Issuing Bodies appointed by their governments to administer a system for GOs. - A new member is Bulgaria, and Georgia is in preparation for membership. 📌 The geographic scope: - AIB is limited to the EU, EFTA countries and Energy Community. - Within the EU, only Poland, Romania and Malta are not yet participating in the EECS system of GOs for electricity. 📌 The mutual recognition of GOs: - EU member states are currently unable to recognize GOs from the contracting parties of the Energy Community under REDII and pending a Union-wide treaty for mutual recognition.  - At the end of 2023, the European Commission proposed an indicative roadmap for the mutual recognition of GOs that sets the stage for a proposed Decision to be adopted at the next Energy Community Ministerial Council meeting. 📌 Certificates for gases, including #hydrogen: - By the end of 2023, the Gas Scheme Group had three formal members: E-Control (Austria), Enagas GTS (Spain) and Conexus (Latvia).  - There are currently five ongoing Gas Scheme applications and 21 AIB members have been governmentally appointed to manage gas GOs.

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Nice comparison of #windEnergy capacity of different countries. This visual gives a clear idea of efforts made by national and international energy companies & government to move towards netzero emission targets and to become energy independent nations.

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