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Commented by André Will-Laudien on November 5th, 2021 | 12:40 CET
First Hydrogen, Nel, Plug Power, Ballard - Glasgow UN Climate Change Conference ups the ante!
In its hydrogen strategy, the EU plans to expand electrolysis capacities to 40 GW for "green hydrogen" by 2030. Germany contributes one-eighth of the EU-wide total capacity within a national share and is a major driver of innovation due to its technological expertise. Green hydrogen refers to the use of electricity for electrolysis from exclusively renewable energies and is, therefore, a completely CO2-free hydrogen production. As a result, hydrogen technology is in the spotlight for climate-neutral energy production and reducing emissions. We get an overview of the listed protagonists.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on November 2nd, 2021 | 10:19 CET
Daimler, GSP Resource, Ballard Power - Far-reaching consequences
Exactly six years ago, at the 2015 climate conference in Paris, it was agreed to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees. However, there is a considerable gap between the plan and reality. According to climate protection experts, much more ambitious action plans are needed from countries to achieve the envisaged target. The first step, and not just in Germany, is to achieve climate neutrality from the second half of this century. At the summit in Glasgow, the reins are set to be tightened, with far-reaching consequences for the economy.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on October 27th, 2021 | 14:53 CEST
Enapter, Plug Power, Ballard Power - This is the future!
In 1875, Jules Verne wrote in his book "The Mysterious Island": "Water is the coal of the future. Tomorrow's energy is water that has been broken down by electric current. The elements of water thus decomposed, hydrogen and oxygen, will secure the earth's energy supply for the unforeseeable time." The visionary was right. For a successful energy transition, we need hydrogen solutions. Mass production is increasingly within reach for many companies, but most companies are still in the red. Who will be ahead in the future?
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on October 27th, 2021 | 11:03 CEST
NEL, Clean Logistics, Ballard Power, FuelCell Energy - Hydrogen in the third wave!
The hydrogen hype is entering its third wave. The price increase of fossil fuels increases the pressure to switch to alternative energies and new propulsion concepts. Governments around the world have therefore decided on rapid decarbonization. For the EU, the resolutions were already passed in 2020. In the USA, Joe Biden has now extended his environmental package to USD 1.5 billion. The market will decide whether battery or hydrogen technology will play a greater role here; the only important thing is quickly releasing the funds to finance the upcoming research projects. Time is pressing because the pandemic has put many industries on the sidelines. The transport industry, in particular, depends on the sale of goods, and in the future, this should occur without any negative environmental impact.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on October 14th, 2021 | 07:46 CEST
SAP, Kleos Space, Ballard Power - Igniting like a rocket
The storage and processing of data will be one of the themes of our society for the coming years. Big Data will create scientific advances and innovations, increasing the competitiveness of both science and companies across industries. Already today, innovative startups are working on the processing of larger amounts of data using artificial intelligence. The potential is enormous, the predicted growth rates gigantic.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on September 10th, 2021 | 13:35 CEST
Enapter, NEL, Ballard Power - Hydrogen: This will happen!
If you follow the political discussion in Germany regarding climate and green energy, the debate is almost exclusively about solar and wind power. Electric mobility is the order of the day. But soberly considered, there will and must be a coexistence of several approaches. Hydrogen solutions have received far too little attention. But this technology is urgently needed for the energy transition. The industry is still relatively young, but there is a very good chance that a huge market will emerge in which several companies will be able to operate successfully and profitably. Are these the winners?
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Commented by Armin Schulz on August 23rd, 2021 | 13:18 CEST
Plug Power, Enapter, Ballard Power - What is the future of hydrogen?
In the passenger car sector, the battle for hydrogen fuel cells seems lost, as the entire automotive industry is focusing on the production of e-cars. In the commercial vehicle sector, there is still hope for the hydrogen industry. The prerequisite for this, however, is inexpensive hydrogen, and this is not yet available. Promises of subsidies due to climate protection for the hydrogen sector should give a boost, but the extreme overvaluation built up in shares from the hydrogen sector up to the end of January has not yet been completely eroded in some cases. After the FED indicated in its latest minutes that it would abandon its loose monetary policy, uncertainty is spreading among many North American hydrogen companies. Today, we take a look at three hydrogen companies.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on August 6th, 2021 | 10:27 CEST
Pure Extraction, Ballard Power, TotalEnergies - Hydrogen: New Opportunities!
Hydrogen is an excellent alternative to battery-powered vehicles. A hydrogen car can be refueled in less than 5 minutes and still achieve long ranges of 400 to 650 kilometers. The fuel cell generates the electricity for the electric drive on board through the reaction of hydrogen with atmospheric oxygen. The by-products are heat and water, but no local emissions. The technology clearly scores with a high system efficiency of around 60%. The fuel cell is thus a much more efficient drive than a combustion engine, which has an efficiency of only 20 to 30%. We show you how you can benefit from the hydrogen revolution.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on July 15th, 2021 | 14:46 CEST
Pure Extraction, BallardPower, JinkoSolar, Siemens Energy - The makers of the future!
The most efficient ways to generate energy are being discussed almost daily. With nearly 8 billion people on the planet, we need to put energy-intensive mobility on a viable and sustainable footing. The shift to post-industrial economies and rapid changes in information technologies, for example, have greatly simplified the coordination of work. In terms of jobs, there is potential for greater flexibility and dispersion, according to Eurostat. The relationship between home and workplace is being redefined. Mobility and energy concepts that adapt to the new forms of work and production are therefore in demand.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on July 1st, 2021 | 12:11 CEST
Pure Extraction, Ballard Power, SFC Energy - H2 mobility for commercial vehicles: These are the winners!
The advance of e-mobility associated with the energy transition and the need to decarbonize the economy does not stop at the commercial vehicle segment. However, the battery technology currently gaining acceptance in this sector has decisive disadvantages: it is expensive, has a heavy weight, and charging is time-consuming. For this reason, alternatives are feverishly being sought. Can hydrogen fill this gap? In contrast to suppliers like BYD, who focus primarily on battery mobility, the following companies concentrate fully on hydrogen technology. Who is in the running?
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