Sergio Matalucci

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched a hydrogen funding call for African projects, while the European Commission has registered 265 supply opportunities under its Hydrogen Mechanism.

Nel ASA states that its new electrolyzer can achieve an estimated turnkey full-scope cost of below $1,450 per kW for a 25 MW plant, with additional cost synergies expected at larger scales.

Fraunhofer ISE, in collaboration with Irishi energy company ESB, developed a methodology showing that Ireland is a competitive location for renewable power-to-X and green hydrogen production with costs comparable to Morocco, South Africa, and Brazil, supported by strong wind resources, policy backing, and infrastructure potential.

Italian energy agency GSE announced it will allocate 10 GW of solar capacity and 16 GW of wind power through auctions planned for 2026 and 2027.

Gasunie has launched a 32-km hydrogen pipeline in the Port of Rotterdam linking Maasvlakte and Pernis, marking the first operational section of the Dutch hydrogen backbone and enabling future expansion toward national and cross-border hydrogen networks.

SolarPower Europe estimates that EU solar generation is significantly underreported, with actual PV output projected at 410 TWh in 2025 versus 275 TWh in official statistics. The group attributes the gap to incomplete rooftop PV registration, data transfer delays, and the difficulty of measuring self-consumed solar electricity.

News from the photovoltaic and storage industry: market trends, technological advancements, expert commentary, and more.

News from the photovoltaic and storage industry: market trends, technological advancements, expert commentary, and more.

JCB launched its first hydrogen-powered backhoe loader under a £100M hydrogen engine program, featuring a 55 kW hydrogen engine and roof-mounted 350-bar composite tanks designed to deliver diesel-like power and a full workday of operation.

On June 11 and June 13, the TR LH2 Racing Prototype will complete demonstration laps of a 13.626km circuit in France. Meanwhile, Chinese researchers propose a new electrochemical pathway for high-capacity chemical hydrogen storage at room temperature and ambient pressure.