The Clean Air Task Force (CATF) says in a new report that dedicated production and use of clean hydrogen is often a costly, inefficient strategy for decarbonizing the energy sector, while American Airlines says it has signed a deal with ZeroAvia for 100 hydrogen -electric motors. .
KATF said in a new report that dedicated clean hydrogen production and use could be a costly and inefficient strategy for decarbonizing the energy sector. Using electrolytic hydrogen as a storage fuel to balance excess clean electricity may have limited applications said, but noted that “alternative strategies that minimize the need for long-term storage, such as deploying clean, robust generation such as geothermal or nuclear, would likely be more cost-effective.” The report also highlighted the significant need for infrastructure investment to ensure the future role of hydrogen storage and transmission in the energy sector.
US airlines has signed a conditional purchase agreement with ZeroAvia for 100 hydrogen-electric engines to power regional jet aircraft. ZeroAvia said it will also receive more funding from the airline, following an initial investment in 2022 and a Series C funding round.
Extremely H has launched its first hydrogen racing car. “The hydrogen racing car ‘Pioneer 25’ was unveiled to the global media and invited guests aboard the series’ St. Helena ship, featuring London’s Tower Bridge; It provides a stunning unveiling setting as the countdown officially begins to the inaugural season starting in April 2025,” said the FIA-sanctioned international off-road racing series.
Nikola sold 72 Nikola Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell trucks at wholesale, above its 60-unit truck sales guidance during the second quarter of the year. In the first half of 2024, the company sold 112 hydrogen fuel cell trucks wholesale. “We continue to secure our first-mover advantage in zero-emission Class 8 trucks in North America, as well as with our HYLA hydrogen fueling solutions,” said Nikola CEO Steve Girsky.
Hyzon said it will cease operations in the Netherlands and Australia. The US-based manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell systems said that government support for fuel cell-powered transportation in Europe and Australia has declined compared to North America’s efforts to accelerate the hydrogen transition and adoption of zero-emission technology. The company said it expects about $17 million in costs.
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Agora industry has mapped out the costs of green hydrogen production in Europe, highlighting two emerging regions. “The levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH) map shows that while wind energy sources are more favorable in coastal plains around the North and Baltic Seas, solar energy performs best in Southern Europe.” said the think tank in a report. “These hotspots could become renewable energy hubs that could supply Europe with much of the electricity needed to decarbonize all sectors, including the few applications that require green hydrogen.”
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