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From Fuel Cells to Feedstocks: A Guide to Hydrogen Applications

As the energy and industrial landscapes experience transformative shifts, the hydrogen economy stands at the threshold of sustainable growth. The envisioned hydrogen value chain will integrate production, storage, and distribution systems, supporting a wide array of applications that span industrial processes to various transportation sectors.

Leclanché: Heavy-Duty EV Battery Systems

Leclanché is a vertically integrated pure-play battery solutions provider based out of Switzerland. IDTechEx caught up with the company to discuss applications in emerging heavy-duty electric vehicle (EV) markets such as rail.

Cummins/Hydrogenics: Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Hydrogenics was a PEMFC and alkaline electrolyzer maker for the industrial hydrogen, stationary energy storage, power, and transport markets. In 2019, Hydrogenics was acquired and fully integrated into engine-maker Cummins for US$290 million.

Hydrogen Powered Trains Enter Passenger Service in Germany

The world's first hydrogen train, the Coradia iLint, is now used on the world premiere 100% hydrogen train route, in passenger operation. This regional train only emits steam and condensed water while operating with a low level of noise.

Dynex Semiconductor (CRRC): EV Power Electronics

Dynex is a UK-based power electronics developer and manufacturer. They were acquired by CRRC and can now utilise China-based manufacturing for high volume orders.

Solar Power and Desalination to be Efficiently Linked in New Project

Cranfield University will join 19 research partners spread through 12 countries to develop a first-of-a-kind plant which couples concentrated solar power (CSP) and desalination techniques.

Calyos

Calyos specialises in two-phase cooling solutions. IDTechEx interviewed Ben Sutton to discuss their proprietary loop heat pipe technology for various market applications.

PivotBuoy Floating Wind Platform for Canaries Deployment

X1 Wind is preparing to deploy its ground-breaking PivotBuoy floating wind technology in the Canary Islands after successfully completing the assembly and load-out of a fully-functional prototype.

Alstom to Supply Italy's First Hydrogen Trains

Alstom will supply six hydrogen fuel cell trains, with the option for eight more, to Ferrovie Nord Milano, the main transport and mobility group in the Italian region of Lombardy, for a total amount of approximately €160 million. The first train delivery is expected within 36 months of the date of the order.

Renewable Energy Solutions to Decarbonise Buildings

Cranfield University and EGB Engineering UK have been successful in securing co-funding from the UK's innovation agency, Innovate UK, for industrial research into low-carbon renewable heating and cooling systems to decarbonise buildings.

Alstom to Test its Hydrogen Fuel Cell Train in the Netherlands

Plans for a pilot project to test the Coradia iLint, the world's first passenger train powered by hydrogen fuel cells, for the first time in the Netherlands.