Japan Announced as 2025 Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Seminar Country Sponsor | |
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On July 11, the Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Seminar announced Japan as the 2025 Country Sponsor.
Japan's New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), the Japan Hydrogen Association (JH2A), the Japan Hydrogen Forum (JH2F), and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) are collaborating on this sponsorship, bringing leading Japanese companies, governmental agencies, and business development organizations to the Seminar to connect with U.S. and international counterparts.
"Japan has laid much of the technical and policy foundation that the industry has built upon to get where we are today," says Frank Wolak, President and CEO of the Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA), the managing organization of the Seminar. "The Seminar has a long history showcasing the latest research, analysis, and commercial progress from Japan's top companies, universities, and organizations, and this partnership ensures Japan's critical role in the hydrogen ecosystem is amplified next January in Long Beach."
Registration to exhibit or attend the Seminar is open.
Click here for the full press release.
Click here for more information on the Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Seminar.
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Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Industry Headlines | |
ZeroAvia and Ecojet Announce Partnership | |
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On July 26, FCHEA member ZeroAvia announced a partnership agreement with EcoJet, an all-electric commercial airline, to purchase its ZA2000 hydrogen-electric engines. Under the agreement, Ecojet will receive 22, ZA2000 engines and has the option to purchase an additional 40. The agreement builds upon a commitment announced in November 2023, ensuring Ecojet secures some of the first production slots of ZeroAvia's ZA2000 powertrains post certification.
Click here for the full press release from ZeroAvia.
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Bloom Energy to Provide CoreWeave with AI Data Center Power Solutions | |
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On July 16, FCHEA member Bloom Energy announced a partnership with CoreWeave, an Illinois-based data center company, to provide fuel cells at CoreWeave’s high-performance data center in Volo, Illinois. Bloom’s fuel cells will generate on-site power for the data center which provides cloud solution for AI. The fuel cells are set to be commissioned in 2025.
Click here to read the full press release from Bloom.
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Honda and SunHydrogen Announce Joint Development Agreement | |
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On July 24, FCHEA member Honda and SunHydrogen announced a partnership to jointly develop an installation-ready hydrogen panel for safe and efficient hydrogen production and collection. The principal objective of the joint development agreement between Honda and SunHydrogen is to synergize efforts toward the application of SunHydrogen’s solar-hydrogen module technology for cost-effective green hydrogen.
Click here for the full press release from SunHydrogen.
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Joby Aviation Completes 523-Mile Hydrogen-Electric Flight | |
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On July 11, FCHEA member Joby Aviation announced it has successfully flown a first-of-its-kind hydrogen-electric air taxi demonstrator 523 miles, with water as the only by-product. The aircraft, which takes off and lands vertically, builds on Joby’s successful battery-electric air taxi development program, and demonstrates the potential for hydrogen to unlock emissions-free, regional journeys that don’t require a runway.
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Source: Joby Aviation
Click here for the full press release from Joby Aviation.
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American Airlines to Purchase 100 Hydrogen Engines from ZeroAvia | |
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On July 2, ZeroAvia announced that American Airlines will purchase 100 of its hydrogen-electric engines. The conditional purchase agreement is a significant step by American Airline's towards their goal of producing net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
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(Source: ZeroAvia)
Once delivered, ZeroAvia's hydrogen-electric engines will power some of American Airline's regional jet aircraft. The commercial airliner also announced it is increasing its investment in ZeroAvia, having first invested in 2022.
Click here for the full press release from ZeroAvia.
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Evoloh and SoCalGas to Collaborate on Hydrogen and Electrolyzer Production | |
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On July 3, FCHEA member Evoloh announced it had completed a joint research project with Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) focused on enhancing electrolyzer technology and manufacturing. SoCalGas’ Research, Development, and Demonstration (RD&D) Program helped fund the project and provided technical assistance with Evoloh’s development of high-speed coating methods and roll-to-roll manufacturing process for its anion exchange membrane (AEM) electrolyzers.
Overall, the enhancements achieved in the project could reduce the capital costs of the electrolyzer technology by approximately 25%.
Click here for the full press release from Evoloh.
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ZeroAvia Unveils New AI Software | |
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On July 10, ZeroAvia announced that it had developed an AI driven scalable microgrid optimization software which can be used to reduce the cost of hydrogen production. The software, called Smart Hydrogen AI Production Software (SHAIPS), will allow a producer to set a limit on the carbon intensity of hydrogen production, meaning the hydrogen can qualify for the most generous subsidies in their geography.
Real-world testing showed that SHAIPS could reduce the levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH) by upwards of 20 percent when compared to an electrolyzer generating all H2 based on the average electricity wholesale price.
Click here to read the full press release from ZeroAvia.
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U.S. Department of Energy Announces Award of First Hydrogen Hub to California’s ARCHES Project | |
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On July 17, the U.S. Department of Energy's Office (DOE) of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) announced it has awarded the California Hydrogen Hub—led by the Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES)—with $30 million for the first tranche of funding out of the total project federal cost share of up to $1.2 billion to begin Phase 1 of the project plan.
OCED is working with ARCHES to build out a network of clean hydrogen production sites that incorporate multiple facilities at California ports, with the ultimate goal of decarbonizing public transportation, heavy duty trucking, and port operations by 2 million metric tons per year.
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(Source: U.S. Department of Energy)
Click here for the full press release from DOE.
Click here for the full press release from ARCHES.
Click here to learn more about the California Hydrogen Hub.
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U.S. Department of Energy Announces Second Hydrogen Hub Award to Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub | |
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On July 24, the U.S. Department of Energy's Office (DOE) of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) announced it has awarded the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub—led by the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association (PNWH2)—with $27.5 million for the first tranche of funding out of the total federal cost share of up to $1 billion to begin Phase 1 of its project plan.
OCED is working with PNWH2 to build a clean hydrogen ecosystem across Washington, Oregon, and Montana that leverages the region’s abundant renewable resources to produce all of its hydrogen exclusively via electrolysis using clean, carbon free energy.
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(Source: U.S. Department of Energy)
Click here for the full press release from DOE.
Click here for the full press release from PNWH2.
Click here to learn more about the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub.
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U.S. Department of Energy Announces Third Hydrogen Hub Award to Appalachian Hydrogen Hub | |
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On July 31, the U.S. Department of Energy's Office (DOE) of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) announced it has awarded the Appalachian Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2), led by Battelle—with $30 million for the first tranche of funding (out of the total project federal cost share of up to $925 million) to begin Phase 1 activities.
During Phase 1, which is expected to last up to 36 months, the Appalachian Hydrogen Hub plans to conduct planning, analysis, and design activities in addition to ongoing stakeholder and community engagement across West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
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(Source: U.S. Department of Energy)
Click here for the full press release from DOE.
Click here for the full press release from ARCH2.
Click here to learn more about the Appalachian Hydrogen Hub.
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Federal Transit Administration Announces 2024 Low/No Award Winners Including Nearly $300 Million for Hydrogen Projects | |
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On July 9, the Federal Transit Administration announced $1.5 billion in awards through the 2024 Low- and No-Emissions Bus Grants and Bus and Bus Facilities Grants program. Nearly $300 million, or 20% of the total, went towards hydrogen fuel cell bus projects in California, Indiana, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Oregon, and Washington.
Click here for the full press release from the Federal Transit Administration.
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Air Liquide to Power Hydrogen Generators as Official Hydrogen Sponsor of Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 | |
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With the start of the Olympic games this month, FCHEA member Air Liquide and the Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 announced they have extended their agreement on hydrogen fueling for the event to also cover the needs associated with the electro-hydrogen generators that are installed at the Versailles and Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines competition venues. These generators will be used to increase local electrical capacity to enable operation of the cell phone network antennas during the equestrian, modern pentathlon and golf events taking place at these venues.
As the Official Hydrogen Sponsor, Air Liquide will also supply renewable hydrogen to fuel the vehicles in the official fleet, produced from water electrolysis or biomethane with guarantees of origin.
Click here for the full press release from Air Liquide.
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Airbus and Airports Council International Sign Cooperation Agreement | |
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On July 22, FCHEA member Airbus and Airports Council International (ACI) announced the signing of a new cooperation agreement to support the industry's efforts to reduce the environmental impact of aviation. Airbus and ACI will work together to conduct research, provide guidance, and influence policies and standards to support sustainable aviation. The alliance will address key areas including Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), hydrogen technologies, and advanced air mobility.
Click here to read the full press release from Airbus.
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ZeroAvia Awarded UK Government Grant to Progress Advanced Fuel Cell R&D for Clean Aviation | |
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On July 23, ZeroAvia announced that it was awarded £10.5 million ($13.5 million) by the UK government's Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) to further develop its high temperature fuel cell technology. The grant will support ZeroAvia's Advanced Fuel Cell for Aviation Decarbonisation (AFCAD) project, which centres on developing components and the full HTPEM stacks and demonstrating high levels of specific power and durability. AFCAD is a collaboration between ZeroAvia, University of Kent, Coventry University and the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Center.
Click here for the full press release from ZeroAvia.
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Toyota Joins Coca-Cola and Air Liquide for Heavy-Duty Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck Test Programme | |
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On July 24, FCHEA member Toyota Motor Corporation announced a collaboration with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and Air Liquide to test heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell trucks in Europe. The program aims to explore the viability and efficiency of hydrogen-powered trucks for logistics and distribution, targeting a significant reduction in carbon emissions and reliance on fossil fuels.
The initiative involves using Toyota's hydrogen fuel cell technology in trucks that will be deployed for Coca-Cola's European logistics operations. Air Liquide will support the project by providing the necessary hydrogen infrastructure and refueling stations.
Click here to read the full press release from Toyota.
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Nikola and ITD Industries Launch First Hydrogen Station in Ontario | |
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On July 30, FCHEA member Nikola, in partnership with ITD Industries, announced the launch of the first hydrogen refueling station in Ontario, Canada. The station is located at ITD’s headquarters, will fuel Nikola’s hydrogen fuel cell trucks and other vehicles. ITD, a commercial trailer manufacturer and technology company, is planning on opening additional stations across Ontario.
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(Source: Nikola)
Notable guests in attendance at a special launch event included Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, Hon. Sam Oosterhoff, Associate Minister of Energy-Intensive Industries of Ontario and other provincial and federal dignitaries, as well as notable business leaders within the energy, retail and transportation industry such as Walmart Canada, Canadian Tire and Loblaws.
Click here to read the full press release from Nikola.
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Hyundai Donates Hydrogen Fuel Cell Support Bus to Korean National Fire Agency | |
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On July 8, FCHEA member Hyundai announced that it has donated a specially equipped Hydrogen Fuel Cell Support Bus to the Korean National Fire Agency. The bus will provide firefighters on South Korea's Jeju Island with a mobile location to recover from the extreme conditions they regularly face while in the line of duty.
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(Source: Hyundai)
Based on the Hyundai Universe FCEV, the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Support Bus was designed with input from Korean firefighters to ensure it met their needs. Hyundai released a campaign video, narrated by Korean-American firefighter Peter Lee, to bring awareness to the risks firefighters face and underscore the ways in which the donated bus can improve conditions for them.
Click here for the full press release from Hyundai.
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Plug Announces Completion of 13 Hydrogen Refueling Station Deployments Over Last Two Years in Europe | |
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On July 10, FCHEA member Plug announced that it had deployed 13 hydrogen refueling stations (HRS) over the previous two years in Europe. The HRS installations are located in the UK, France, Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands and are either already operational or will be by the end of this summer. The completion of these facilities in Europe brings Plug's worldwide total number of HRS installations to more than 250.
Click here to read the full press release from Plug.
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Airbus Welcomes London Gatwick to Global Hydrogen Hub Network | |
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On July 18, Airbus announced that London Gatwick airport will join its Hydrogen Hubs at Airports network, a collaboration between Airbus, easyJet, Air Products, and London Gatwick. Airbus facilitates liquid hydrogen supply and storage, refuelling, and ground handling of hydrogen aircraft at airports within the framework. Airbus will also explore other opportunities for the use of hydrogen at London Gatwick. The partnership underscores Airbus’ goal of flying on hydrogen by 2035.
Click here to read the full press release from Airbus.
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ZeroAvia and KLM Plan Zero-Emission Demonstration Flight Using Liquid Hydrogen | |
On July 24, ZeroAvia and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced that they will work towards a demonstration flight using ZeroAvia’s ZA2000 zero-emission, hydrogen-electric engines for large regional turboprop. As a first major target milestone, the companies aim to conduct an initial A-to-B flight demonstration between two airport locations in 2026. As well as identifying the optimal airport pair, immediate workstreams will be working towards regulatory permits to fly and ensuring supply of liquid hydrogen fuel and putting in place the supporting infrastructure for aircraft fueling.
Click here for the full press release from ZeroAvia.
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Yamaha to Establish New Hydrogen Energy Verification Testing Facility | |
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On July 10, FCHEA member Yamaha announced plans to build a new hydrogen energy verification testing facility at their Morimachi Factory in Japan. The facility will be equipped with a melting furnace and heat treatment furnace powered by hydrogen. The facility will be used to develop and verify technologies and techniques for melting aluminum alloy using hydrogen.
With the help of this new facility, Yamaha plans to develop these new techniques and technologies by 2026 and implement them at their casting factories from 2027 onward.
Click here to read the full press release from Yamaha.
| ZeroAvia Announces Hydrogen Supply Contract with Ryze | |
On July 17, ZeroAvia announced a partnership with clean fuel supplier Ryze to support their operations in the United Kingdom (U.K.) Ryze will provide hydrogen to ZeroAvia for engine and flight testing at its U.K. base at Cotswold airport.
Click here to read the full press release from ZeroAvia.
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Plug Delivers and Commissions over 95 MW of Electrolyzer Capacity Globally | |
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On July 10, Plug Power announced the successful delivery and commissioning of over 95 MW of electrolyzer capacity worldwide. The commissioned electrolyzers are deployed across multiple projects, facilitating the generation of green hydrogen for various applications.
The location of these systems spans multiple regions in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, New Zealand and India. Each electrolyzer deployment is managed and installed in compliance with the diverse regulatory and compliance requirements specific to each geography. The systems, ranging from one-megawatt (MW) to 40 MW in capacity, are operating at external customer sites that have purchased Plug’s PEM electrolyzers. Since installation, Plug’s electrolyzers have collectively produced over 1,500 metric tons of hydrogen.
Click here to read the full press release from Plug Power.
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PowerCell Signs SEK 50 Million Loan to Finance its Continued Expansion | |
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On June 28, FCHEA member PowerCell Sweden AB announced the signing of a SEK 50 million (US$4.7 million) loan to support its ongoing expansion efforts.
This financial agreement will support PowerCell's strategic initiative to scale up its operations and facilitate investments in production capacity and technological advancements, aimed at meeting growing market demand.
Click here for the full press release from PowerCell.
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John Cockerill Receives Provisional Acceptance Certificate for Integrated Energy System in Belgium | |
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On July 29, FCHEA member John Cockerill announced the receipt of the Provisional Acceptance Certificate for its integrated energy system deployed at the Joskin site in Belgium. This advanced system is designed to combine solar power generation, hydrogen production, and storage, contributing to the site's energy independence and sustainability goals.
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(Source: John Cockerill)
Click here for the full press release from John Cockerill.
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Nel Receives Follow-on Electrolyzer Equipment Order | |
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On July 1, FCHEA member Nel announced that it had received a €7 million (US$7.5 million) follow-on electrolyzer equipment order for a European project.
Click here for press release from Nel.
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PowerCell Signs Order with Leading European Marine OEM Manufacturer | |
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On July 18, PowerCell announced it has signed an order for delivery of fuel cell systems to a leading European OEM manufacturer of propulsion systems to the marine cruise industry. The order value is over $1.5 million (SEK 16.5 million) and delivery will take place in the first half of 2025. This is the first commercial order for the newly introduced Marine System 225.
Click here for the full press release from PowerCell.
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September 3-5, 2024
Las Vegas, Nevada
This event will feature exhibits and demonstrations by UAS solutions providers, keynotes, panel discussions, outdoor demos, AI-powered networking; and more. The show covers all vertical industries with a special focus in 2024 on construction, energy, infrastructure and transportation; PLUS two co-located events showcasing security and hydrogen aviation solutions. Use code SAVE100 for a $100 discount and/or FREE expo admission with LOTS of new benefits included. 4,000+ attendees from 75 nations.
Click here for more information.
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World Electrolysis North America | |
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September 4- 6, 2024
Boston, Massachusetts
Hosted by World Hydrogen Leaders, World Electrolysis North America’s extensive and deeply focused three-day agenda features talks on electrolyzer technology, policy, finance, and more. It provides a unique opportunity for attendees to expand their knowledge and seize commercial opportunities in the clean hydrogen market.
For more information and to view the complete agenda, download the brochure here.
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Advanced Nuclear Energy Conference | |
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September 10-12, 2024
This event will offer comprehensive insights into the latest developments and opportunities in next-generation nuclear energy. The event will be held at the Nuclear Energy Institute's premier national conference, the Nuclear Energy Assembly, in Philadelphia.
Click here to register.
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Hydrogen Systems Risk and Reliability Workshop | |
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September 12-13, 2024
Center for Risk and Reliability
University of Maryland
The University of Maryland is hosting a Hydrogen Systems Risk and Reliability Workshop bringing together experts from industry, government, and academia to address and prioritize testing, risk, and reliability needs across the growing hydrogen and fuel cell industry and to establish a formal platform for identifying key priorities and sharing technical solutions ahead of the rollout of regional hydrogen hubs and to advance the broader deployment of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.
The University will establish partnerships with stakeholders to develop the Hydrogen Teaching and Engineering Research Program (HyTERP) Center of Excellence dedicated to pioneering transformative solutions for hydrogen systems safety, risk, and reliability engineering and move toward a more expansive, long-term trajectory that builds upon previous successful academia-industry collaborative research activities. This Center will lead a collective national effort to address hydrogen systems reliability concerns and amplify our commitment to enabling the nation’s clean energy goals.
Click here to register.
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September 30 - October 4, 2024
Copenhagen, Denmark
Join 3,500+ hydrogen professionals in Copenhagen at World Hydrogen Week, 30 September – 4 October 2024 for a week of knowledge-sharing, innovation and networking with the ultimate goal of achieving a net-zero economy.
The week includes the return of World Hydrogen Derivatives, World Hydrogen Intelligence Day and World Hydrogen Global Projects Summit, along with the 5th annual World Hydrogen Congress and to drive forward the transition of clean and sustainable energy. And brand new for 2024, the Innovate to Net Zero Summit for carbon-intensive and hard-to-abate sectors, designed to support the conception of decarbonization road maps. Tailor your week for personalized knowledge sharing, relationship building and project realization support.
Click here to register.
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October 9-10, 2024
Chicago, Illinois
This event will feature 200+ leading clean hydrogen executives and pioneers dedicated to advancing the clean hydrogen sector in the Great Lakes and Midwest regions and beyond.
FCHEA members receive a 15% discount on registration using code: RENMAD-FCHEA15.
Click here for more information.
| Business Delegation Tour to Northern Germany | |
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October 13-18, 2024
Trade Horizons
Trade Horizons is organizing a VIP Hydrogen Business Delegation to Northern Germany taking place October 14-18. This program, supported by Germany Trade & Invest alongside Northern Germany's green hydrogen initiative HY-5, is designed for industry leaders across the US and Canada and offers significant access to the regional hydrogen ecosystem for firms interested in the German market. The week-long mission will include relevant industry briefings, tailored site visits, networking events, and targeted B2B matchmaking opportunities, designed to foster strategic partnerships and growth in the German market.
Click here to view the current mission itinerary.
Click here to apply.
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