Hydro Intl Share Discussion Threads

[zeppo] 01/5/2020 09:13

New hydrogen storage sponge design may make EV fuel cells safer
By Angie Bergenson
Among the biggest challenges to H2 adoption is its safe storage, but researchers may have solved this issue. A team…Read More

[zeppo] 30/4/2020 12:29

Detail from above link:

@Bosch intends to position itself successfully in another growth market: As early as 2030, one in eight newly registered heavy trucks could be powered by a fuel cell thanks to work Bosch is undertaking with partner Ceres Power on stationary fuel cells.
These can supply buildings such as a computing centres with electricity and Bosch anticipates that the market for fuel cell power stations will be worth more than €20bn by 2030.
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has seen Bosch shut down production at nearly 100 locations worldwide this month, and the company is now systemically preparing for a gradual ramp-up of manufacturing.
“We want to ensure reliable supplies to meet our customers’ demand as it gradually returns, with a view to helping the world economy recover as quickly as possible,” Denner said.
“Our goal is to synchronise the ramp-up of production and secure supply chains, especially in automotive production.”
“We have already achieved this in China, where our 40 or so local plants are producing again and the supply chains are stable. We are working hard to do the same in our other regions.”



This earnings projection bodes well for Bosch and for CWR investors.

[zeppo] 30/4/2020 12:19

Posted by Skinny on the CWR thread:

'Bosch Preparing for a Gradual Ramp-Up Production and a "Courageous Entry" into the Hydrogen Economy.

CWR are mentioned in the last paragraph.'

[zeppo] 24/4/2020 22:33

Good to see: 'Consumer Which' magazine and the 'Boundless' CSMA magazine articles, as above, , which may encourage more financial press exposure.

This has that has been lacking, IMHO, given the great promise of the Hydrogen Economy.

The post Brexit UK needs to be more heavily involved, as already are S. Korea, Japan, Canada, Germany and the USA.

[zeppo] 24/4/2020 21:48

'Boundless' CSMA magazine.May/June 2020.
page 71.

THE FUTURE OF MOTORING : PART SIX:

PERFECT CHEMISTRY? By Paul Horrell.

' The final instalment of this series examines the case for hydrogen fuel- cell vehicles,,............'

Shortage of hydrogen re-fuelling stations is causing the delay.

But when hydrogen re-fuelling is sorted and mass manufacture can take place, prices will come down.

[zeppo] 24/4/2020 18:10

May 2020 Which.co.uk

Magazine page 10:

Adrian Porter, Which? principal writer,says:. ',...........two FCEVs available in the UK. (Toyota Mirai and Hyundai Nexo, both Best Buys)..............our CO2 emissions guide at which.co.uk/emit. ,'

[zeppo] 23/4/2020 16:19

From Hydrogen Fuel News:

Top News Articles This Week...

Fukushima hydrogen energy research field receives new Asahi Kasei tech
By John Max
The new technology has been installed into the “world’s largest” plant of its sort in the Japanese prefecture. A hydrogen …Read More


Includes

':The hydrogen energy plant will produce fuel for both vehicles and stationary fuel cell systems'

Its all happening in Japan.

When will it kick off in the UK?.

[zeppo] 22/4/2020 14:59

Thank you Skinny for giving us positive news during the lock down:

ITM site: 22 Apr '20 - 14:24 - 2636 of 2636

ITM Power : Hydrogen Helps Keep Key Workers Moving and City Air Clean.

Website link.

H2 view link.

[tenapen] 18/4/2020 12:52

Ground breaking !

[zeppo] 18/4/2020 08:12

Massive breakthrough for hydrogen cars:

New material could unlock potential for hydrogen powered ...
hxxps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190515085433.htm
The sieve works by absorbing hydrogen under around 120 atmospheres of pressure, which is less than a typical scuba tank. It then releases hydrogen from the tank into the fuel cell when the ...

[zeppo] 09/4/2020 16:45

Hydrogen fuel cell engineer creates repair solution for critically needed ventilators
By Julie Campbell
California received a shipment of equipment to fight COVID-19 which turned out to be broken. A hydrogen fuel cell engineer…Read More

[zeppo] 07/4/2020 12:06

From Ballard. Sign up for their bulletins.

'Hi There,
We wanted to share the latest post on the Ballard Blog written by Nina Hjorth.
Read: It’s Time to Scale Up Fuel Cell Electric Buses in Denmark

To meet ambitious emissions reduction targets, Denmark must change the way it fuels transport.
Currently, public transit and heavy-duty cargo transport account for around 25% of CO2 emissions. To reduce CO2 to 70% of 1990 levels by 2030, and achieve total carbon neutrality by 2050, finding alternatives to diesel is crucial.
So what’s the solution?
Today, we’ll share why deploying fuel cell electric buses on a mass scale is key to helping Denmark meet its emissions goals—without compromising on range, route flexibility, and operability.
Read More



As always, we look forward to reading your thoughts on hydrogen fuel cell technology in the blog comments section.
Thanks for being part of our community,
Linda Mackay
Product Marketing Specialist, Ballard Power Systems'

[zeppo] 03/4/2020 07:42

Ballard have improved and re-released this Blog

Improving Infrastructure Resilience with Hydrogen Fuel Cells
Fuel Cell Backup Power
5 minute read
Mar. 26, 2020
Article by Nicolas Pocard
From hurricanes and tornadoes to widespread flooding and wildfires, natural disasters have always put power and communication infrastructures at risk.
Now climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of such natural disasters. And those responsible for infrastructure integrity must prepare for a “new normal” of disruptive natural disasters occurring more often. The key is increasing the resilience of our infrastructure including the power supply.
In today’s article, we’ll explore the role of hydrogen and fuel cells in a disaster situation, including providing reliable backup power supply, emergency mobile power generation, and micro-grid generation.

[skinny] 31/3/2020 10:23

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[zeppo] 31/3/2020 09:00

More positive news re the Hydrogen Economy from Ballard

Improving Infrastructure Resilience with Hydrogen Fuel Cells
hxxps://blog.ballard.com/backup-power-supply
In this article, you'll learn what role hydrogen fuel cells play in providing resilient backup power supply in times of extended power outages. Discover how fuel cells keep critical communication and data centers going.

[zeppo] 26/3/2020 19:03

Posted on LSE Chat for AFC :

hxxps://fuelcellsworks.com/news/nel-hydrogen-us-defined-as-essential-manufacturing-business-by-the-state-of-connecticut/

It would boost the UK hydrogen companies to gain this recognition.

We still have the Climate Emergency concurrent with the Coronavirus Emergency.

Some areas of the UK are still compromised by wither floods and storms as they fight the virus.

[skinny] 26/3/2020 12:23

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Beyond the capital repositioning by oil & gas companies, IEA chief Fatih Birol argued last week that the coronavirus economic stimulus packages being drawn up by governments around the world should build-in “large scale” spending on clean energy technologies including wind, solar, green hydrogen and carbon capture and storage, as it would “bring the twin benefits of stimulating economies and accelerating clean energy transitions”.

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“This will continue as we build a modern energy system, moving away from fossil fuels to reach net zero emissions as fast as possible. As well as wind, we’ll use innovative new technologies like renewable hydrogen and marine power, and we’ll scale up battery storage.

[skinny] 26/3/2020 11:52

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[skinny] 25/3/2020 08:48

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[zeppo] 24/3/2020 08:39

From Ballard:
Fuel Cells: The Better Backup Power Solution for Scandinavia
Fuel Cell Backup Power
5 minute read
Mar. 19, 2020
Article by Nina Hjorth
With Scandinavia’s 5G network rollout and upcoming Tetra network upgrades, lawmakers are implementing policy changes to better protect critical communication infrastructures.
To avoid vulnerabilities as a result of a network power outage, Scandinavia needs longer-lasting and more reliable backup power to protect the networks, and ensure critical communication can continue—no matter what.
In fact, in Norway, the new “Forsterket ekom” project requires 72 hours of backup power time for selected communities.

Ballard have excellent PR . You can opt for e-mail news items from them!

[zeppo] 23/3/2020 22:11

The article above in 76 was printed in yesterday's Observer in 'the new review'.

Not as I would have liked in the main paper or Business/Financial section.

[zeppo] 22/3/2020 22:30

'Is hydrogen the solution to net-zero home heating?'

The Observer
Energy research

Up to a third of the UK’s greenhouse emissions come from central heating. But a switch from natural gas to hydrogen, one of three proposals for greener energy, has experts divided
Stuart Clark

@DrStuClark
Sat 21 Mar 2020 17.00 GMT


Not in today's printed edition of the Observer.

Any new publicity is welcome though.