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May 11th, 2026 | 07:00 CEST

Hydrogen Transformation: Why dynaCERT Is Becoming Indispensable as a Bridge for Industry – Background on NEL and Caterpillar

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  • cleantech
  • greenhydrogen
  • renewableenergy
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The energy crisis is driving change. While experts from the International Energy Agency (IEA) and McKinsey make it clear that the 1.5-degree target is now virtually unattainable, a transformation process has also been set in motion across industry and logistics amid high energy prices. The ongoing tensions in the energy markets, exacerbated by geopolitical instability in key regions such as the Strait of Hormuz, have transformed hydrogen from a future-oriented topic into an economic imperative. In sectors considered difficult to transform, including heavy industry, the maritime sector, and heavy mining, there are few viable alternatives to energy sources such as hydrogen. By 2030, green hydrogen is expected to achieve cost parity with fossil fuels in many areas, provided the infrastructure is finally scaled up. But this is precisely where the problem lies: while the world waits for tomorrow's major infrastructure solutions, industry needs efficient bridge technologies today to remain competitive. One company is already on the market and is currently enjoying more popularity than ever.

time to read: 3 minutes | Author: Nico Popp
ISIN: DYNACERT INC. | CA26780A1084 | TSX: DYA , OTCQB: DYFSF , NEL ASA NK-_20 | NO0010081235 , CATERPILLAR INC. DL 1 | US1491231015

Table of contents:


    Caterpillar: The Giant Is Strategically Dominating the Field

    Caterpillar demonstrates how an industry heavyweight is using the hydrogen transition as a strategic lever to secure its market leadership. The company has significantly ramped up its research and development spending and is pursuing a consistent dual strategy. On one hand, Caterpillar is driving the development of 100% hydrogen-powered engines for heavy mining and stationary power generation. A technologically groundbreaking milestone is the large-scale demonstration project in cooperation with Microsoft, which uses hydrogen fuel cells to provide fail-safe backup for a data center. On the other hand, the company still offers internal combustion engines.

    Caterpillar is leveraging its size and financial resources to set long-term industry standards, but these solutions often require massive investments in entirely new fleets and a refuelling infrastructure that does not yet exist. For many mid-sized logistics companies and mining operators, these requirements pose a significant hurdle in the short term, which is why the new generations of equipment will only gradually achieve a breakthrough.

    NEL: The Infrastructure Bet with Extreme Staying Power

    NEL remains a beacon of hope for the industrial-scale production of hydrogen. The company has massively expanded manufacturing capacity at its plants in Norway and the US to meet growing global demand for electrolyzers for ammonia and steel production. In the first quarter of this year, NEL recorded a record order backlog, driven largely by government-funded major projects in Europe and North America. Despite these remarkable operational successes, the stock continues to struggle with the long time it will take for these billion-dollar projects to become fully profitable—it seems as though investors have had enough of visions.

    dynaCERT: Rapid efficiency gains without billion-dollar investments

    Positioned at the intersection of the future and today's harsh reality, dynaCERT positions itself as a pragmatic and efficient solution provider. While Caterpillar designs new engines and NEL drives the large-scale production of the energy source, dynaCERT offers a solution with its patented HydraGEN™ technology that delivers measurable benefits immediately and without massive investments. The technology generates hydrogen and oxygen on demand via electrolysis directly on board a conventional internal combustion engine vehicle, thereby significantly optimizing the combustion process of conventional diesel engines. The result is impressive: up to 19% in fuel savings and over 50% in harmful emissions reductions.

    dynaCERT's leadership duo will present online and free of charge at the IIF on May 20, 2026.

    dynaCERT recently caused quite a stir in Vietnam, where the company is taking off through a strategic partnership in the Asian logistics and transportation sector. This expansion follows successful applications in the maritime sector and with heavy mining equipment, where dynaCERT has already proven that its systems operate reliably even under the harshest conditions. For operators of large fleets, the technology offers advantages: It helps achieve government climate targets while simultaneously significantly reducing operating costs—a "win-win" despite the energy crisis.

    dynaCERT: The Role of Carbon Credits as a New Revenue Driver

    An often-overlooked factor in the valuation of dynaCERT is its successful certification for carbon credits. Through the HydraLytica™ system, the company can measure and validate each vehicle's CO2 savings in real time. This has enabled dynaCERT to create an entirely new revenue stream, transforming the company from a pure hardware provider into a player in the lucrative market for emission rights. For companies facing ESG pressure, this is an advantage, as the investment in dynaCERT technology is partially offset by the sale of the generated certificates.

    Conclusion: dynaCERT is facing a window of opportunity

    Market expectations through 2030 are clear: the demand for practical hydrogen solutions will rise exponentially. While investors find stability in a giant like Caterpillar and infrastructure potential in NEL, dynaCERT offers direct leverage in the here and now. Given the sustained pressure for transformation and persistently high energy prices, dynaCERT is strategically better positioned today than ever before. Investors looking for fast, innovative solutions that directly address the real challenges of logistics and heavy industry cannot ignore dynaCERT. Since market penetration in Asia is just beginning to gain momentum, the current situation surrounding dynaCERT's stock could present an opportunity for investors.

    Technical breakout: What is next for dynaCERT operationally?

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    Der Autor

    Nico Popp

    At home in Southern Germany, the passionate stock exchange expert has been accompanying the capital markets for about twenty years. With a soft spot for smaller companies, he is constantly on the lookout for exciting investment stories.

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