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Hydrogen has supporters and opponents, but everyone agrees there will be challenges to overcome to make it a major contributor to the future of energy. Our next big, multi-institute event will focus on those challenges and how to address them. Join us to hear from the experts: M Pourkashanian, OBE ,Pedram Pazouki, Chris Walters & Nazmiye Ozkan

If you want to understand the physical and operational restrictions of using hydrogen energy systems on ships, our publication "Essentials of Hydrogen Storage and Power Systems for Green Shipping" breaks it all down. It covers everything from storage design and fuel cell integration to regulatory gaps, offering practical solutions for working within maritime constraints. This was a joined collaboration between me, professor Mehdi Zadeh and professor Benjamin Lagemann of the department of Marine Technology (IMT) of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. The research was part of the HYDEOGENi program.

🎙️New Expert Interview! We were delighted to speak to Gordon Bordelon, VP of Operations & Technology at Avid Solutions, a Silver Sponsor of the inaugural World Electrolysis North America. Watch this interview to learn about Avid Solutions, how it started in the hydrogen space, its current product offering, and its role as an OEM for sustainability and decarbonization. ▶️Watch now: https://lnkd.in/e3sYNx_w Over the past 35 years, Avid Solutions has completed over 6,500 automation and information solution projects in the US and Brazil. The company focuses on Greenfield Plants and OEM solutions in Sustainability, Feeding the World, and Human Health. Avid is committed to transforming manufacturing through purposeful innovation of digital solutions, particularly in the hydrogen space and decarbonization. To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/ejBj2dtx 💥World Electrolysis North America will return to Boston on September 22 - 24, 2025! Register your interest to receive the latest updates: https://lnkd.in/eAZraEAe #WorldElectrolysisNorthAmerica #WECNA #WHL #Hydrogen #Electrolysis #ElectrolysisCongress #Electrolyser #Electrolyzer #HydrogenEvent #Hydrogen #HydrogenCertification #HydrogenRegulation #HydrogenTechnology #HydrogenFinance #HydrogenInvestment #HydrogenIndustry #Hydrogen #Electrolyzer #ElectrolysisSector #cleanhydrogen #greenhydrogen #electrolyzertechnology #p2x #boston #usa #canada #mexico #northamerica #zerocarbonhydrogen #cleanenergy #decarbonisation #decarbonization

Excited to announce the publication of my latest paper, "Exploring Ligand-Centered Electrocatalytic H2O Reduction: Hydrogen Generation with a Soluble Ni(II) Octabutoxyphthalocyanine Complex"! In this study, we dive into the fascinating world of ligand-centered electrocatalysis, exploring mechanistic details for hydrogen generation from water using Ni(II) octabutoxyphthalocyanine. Our combination of spectroelectrochemical analysis and DFT simulation provides valuable insight into the ligand's functionality throughout the catalytic cycle. Check out the paper to learn more about the innerworkings of this fascinating catalyst! #HydrogenEnergy #Electrocatalysis #RenewableEnergy #Research #Sustainability Feel free to read and share your thoughts! https://lnkd.in/eUGyVCzv

New publication from my group!  Last week a paper by Friedrich Mendler was published (open access) as part of his PhD thesis, in which he presents his new model for a spatially resolved modelling framework for hydrogen valleys and demonstrates its functionality in a case study for a part of Baden-Württemberg (Germany). The model is capable of optimising hydrogen production and transport over larger regions to find the most economic system layout to meet the demand of multiple consumers in the region, all with a non-linear model and also considering different transport options within the clustered region. The model is an important contribution to the question of how to supply hydrogen to (mainly small to medium-sized) consumers which might never be connected to a larger hydrogen pipeline network. Looking at the German Hydrogen Core Network and the European Hydrogen Backbone, this question is still unanswered. 

Interested in understanding your companies Hydrogen opportunities as h2 supplier or h2 offtaker? My colleagues can use their models to evaluate your business case.

A moment taken from our last week's discussion at the GIE event dedicated to hydrogen storage before the study on the topic went public. The topic attracted a lot of questions as hydrogen infrastructure for extensive energy use still sounds too expensive or unrealistic. It is also important to understand the methods applied by Artelys and Frontier Economics to arrive to the conclusions and recommendations. Now the study can be finally accessed via the link which i also share in my first comment.

ICEDS Research Snapshots: Dr Bin Lu, Industrial Hydrogen Storage Hear from ZCEAP Fellow, Dr Bin Lu about his research on Hydrogen - export and domestic market, large scale Hydrogen storage etc. in this first episode of ICEDS research snapshots. For more such snapshots, do not forget to follow ANU Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions LI page. #researcherinfocus #ICEDS #ZCEAP #CECC #hydrogen #research https://lnkd.in/gYAV68XX

Everyone asks the same questions: - How can I improve performance? - How do we achieve the required longevity? - Which materials should we select? In my recent article I wrote for Hydrogen Tech World, I dive into 4 lessons learned from the development of MEA for fuel cell technology. I shed light on the intricacies of materials-design optimization that electrolyzer developers can learn fuel cell advancements. More how to do that here: 👇

CorePower Magnetics has been awarded funding by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to develop next-generation, rare earth-free electric motors. This funding is part of a $5.5 million initiative under the DOE's "Critical Material Innovation, Efficiency, and Alternatives" program. Our project, "Commercialization of Power Dense Nanocomposite-Based Rare Earth Element-Free Axial Flux Electric Motors," aims to transform the electric motor industry by: 🔶 Developing high-performance motors without reliance on rare earth elements  🔶 Utilizing nanocrystalline soft magnets and a unique motor topology  🔶 Enhancing domestic production capabilities for critical components This initiative aligns with our commitment to sustainable innovation and strengthens the U.S. position in clean energy technologies. We're excited to contribute to the future of electric mobility and energy-efficient systems as we drive #magnetification forward.  Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/ggPjq6xz #Innovation #DOE #CleanEnergy #MadeInAmerica #Sustainability