As of early 2021, over 30 countries have released hydrogen roadmaps and governments worldwide have committed public funding in support of decarbonisation through hydrogen technologies. No less than 228 large-scale projects have been announced along the value chain, with 85% located in Europe, Asia, and Australia. These include large-scale industrial usage, transport applications, integrated hydrogen economy, infrastructure, and giga-scale production projects. If all announced projects come to fruition, total investments will reach more than $300 billion in spending through 2030. Of this investment $80 billion can currently be considered “mature” – meaning that these projects are in the planning stage, have passed a final investment decision (FID), or are under construction, already commissioned, or operational.
Anticipating continued growth in scale, the report confirms that – from a total cost of ownership (TCO) perspective – hydrogen can become the most competitive low-carbon solution in more than 20 applications by 2030, including long haul trucking, shipping and steel. Two factors will be critical in achieving this result: first, it is essential that governments sustain their commitments to deep decarbonisation, backed by financial support, regulation and clear hydrogen strategies and targets, and translate these into long-term regulatory frameworks. Second, deployment approaches must target key “unlocks” such as reducing the cost of hydrogen production and distribution that will have the most significant impact on the rest of the industry.
Hydrogen deployment accelerating with more than $300 billion in project pipeline; including $80 billion in mature projects
Publish Date: 2/17/2021
Jaguar Land Rover Reimagines the Future of Modern Luxury by Design
Publish Date: 2/15/2021
Jaguar Land Rover’s aim is to achieve net zero carbon emissions across its supply chain, products and operations by 2039. As part of this ambition, the company is also preparing for the expected adoption of clean fuel-cell power in line with a maturing of the global economy. Development is already underway with prototypes arriving on UK roads within the next 12 months as part of the long-term investment programme.
Texas could become nation's leader in production of hydrogen energy
Publish Date: 2/15/2021
“If you think of hydrogen as an industry, which we’re going to start to think about very soon, then we are one of the largest players not only in the U.S. but also one of the largest global players,” Perlman said.
Biden-Harris Administration Launches American Innovation Effort to Create Jobs and Tackle the Climate Crisis
Publish Date: 2/15/2021
WoodMac on Green Hydrogen: It’s Going To Happen Faster Than Anyone Expects; Public and private commitments are catalyzing green hydrogen through its early development.
Publish Date: 2/5/2021
“The trajectory of the green hydrogen market will be determined by the amount of policy support its early years and the amount of corporate commitments that are made to invest in this technology. And both of those things are moving much faster than expected,” Gallagher said.
World’s first ‘hydrogen law’ takes effect. What's in it?
Publish Date: 2/8/2021
Second, the government can request that the operators of 21 kinds of facilities -- such as industrial complexes, logistics centers and highway rest stops -- build hydrogen charging stations. An additional 12 kinds of facilities can be asked to install fuel cells. The operators must comply unless they have a good reason not to.
AEIC Develops New Energy Policy Recommendations to Lead America’s Decarbonization Efforts
Publish Date: 12/17/2020
The recommendations include:
Tripling federal funding for clean energy innovation over the next five years
Fund the Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy at $1 billion per year
Establish a “New Energy Challenge Program” to build large-scale pilot projects
Create an independent national “Energy Strategy Board”
Expand centers of excellence with strong domestic expertise
The Volvo Group creates business area dedicated to accelerating electrification
Publish Date: 1/28/2021
Volvo Energy will also carry the Group’s responsibility for hydrogen infrastructure solutions for fuel cell electric vehicles. Collaborations with various business partners and actors across the ecosystem will be key.
Cummins fuel cells powering North America’s first commercial zero emissions ferry
Publish Date: 2/9/2021
The Sea Change is owned by SWITCH Maritime, a North American impact investment company working to create America’s first fleet of zero emission marine vessels. This project is also partially funded by a $3 million grant from the California Air Resources Board, administered by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, that comes from the California Climate Investments initiative. The Sea Change is in the final phases of construction and set to begin sea trials this year.
SoCalGas to Provide Over $1 Million to Fund Research & Development of Hydrogen to Fuel Commercial Transportation
Publish Date: 2/8/2021
Hydrogen Trucks: How Seriously Should We Take This Truck Technology?
Publish Date: 2/9/2021
Florida Power and Light: Florida deserves an energy future we can depend on
Publish Date: 2/9/2021
We're on a journey to a cleaner energy future with more American-made natural gas, solar and green hydrogen — a new kind of zero-carbon-emissions energy made from solar and water.
Air Liquide and Siemens Energy to Develop a Large Scale Electrolyzer Partnership for Sustainable Hydrogen Production
Publish Date: 2/8/2021
Large hydrogen projects identified to lay the ground for industrial scale electrolyzer systems, one of these opportunities is the Air Liquide-H2V Normandy project in France with a capacity of 200MW
Hyundai Motor bets on fuel cell ecosystem; Fuel cell technology plays pivotal role for Hyundai Motor Group’s effort to transform into a mobility firm
Publish Date: 2/7/2021
South Korea plans 'world's biggest' 8.2GW wind farm
Publish Date: 2/5/2021
GQ names hydrogen-powered Hyundai Nexo ‘Alternative Energy Car of the Year’
Publish Date: 2/3/2021
Hydrogen Forward coalition formed to advance hydrogen in the U.S.; Initiative will highlight the environmental and economic benefits of accelerated adoption
Publish Date: 2/2/2021
However, lack of systemic policy support for hydrogen risks to derail these efforts. While Europe and East Asia have committed to investing hundreds of billions of dollars into hydrogen solutions, the U.S. is the only major market without a national hydrogen strategy. A comprehensive approach is critical because it provides a much-needed framework to enable fast, large-scale adoption.
Michael Andretti on going green with hydrogen fuel
Publish Date: 2/1/2021
Scania and Westport Fuel Systems will cooperate in hydrogen research project
Publish Date: 2/1/2021
584 hydrogen fueling stations deployed in 33 countries
Publish Date: 2/1/2021
China-developed hydrogen fuel-cell hybrid locomotive rolls off assembly line
Publish Date: 2/1/2021
Gas Pipeline Owners Eye Hydrogen Potential
Publish Date: 1/30/2021
“We must investigate this for every single pipe we put hydrogen into,” said Jack Brouwer, director of the advanced power and energy program at the University of California, Irvine, “but it’s a phenomenon we can manage because it’s slow.” Problem pipes and compressors could be replaced over the course of years, he said. Or pipes could be protected with coatings applied from the inside by robotic devices called pigs that are currently used for pipeline inspection and maintenance. “Just put some spray-painting equipment on that same device, and there you go, right down the whole pipeline,” he said.
Switzerland: supermarket chain Migros very satisfied with hydrogen trucks
Publish Date: 1/30/2021
The green hydrogen on which the vehicles drive is generated by hydropower.
Zero Emission Bus Rollouts: 4 Factors to Ensure Success As You Scale
Publish Date: 1/29/2021
With Natural Gas in Peril, Pipeline Owners Look to Hydrogen
Publish Date: 1/29/2021