There was the scandal of photovoltaic solar panels, the production of which left France for China. However, France has a card to play in renewable energies. A hydrogen sector by electrolysis is emerging and strengthening. But be careful: to become sustainable, it will absolutely have to lower its costs and remain very competitive. France has a great card to play in the renewable energy sector. The government has in fact launched a very ambitious green hydrogen plan. This is an energy of the future with multiple advantages. France is therefore anticipating, but it is also being very careful not to…
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Albertan Erin Bobicki wants to make hydrogen a major resource in the energy development of the province of Alberta, in Canada, known for the exploitation of tar sands for oil production. His project: a microwave reactor to produce hydrogen in a more ecological and less expensive way. Erin Bobicki, professor in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta, explains: “You have to understand that there is a lot of hydrogen produced and used in Alberta. It is mainly used for industrial processes of petroleum valorization. » Erin Bobicki also specifies that a company is able to consume 10,000…
Hydrogen+. Arhyze develops, finances, builds and operates green hydrogen projects. What technologies do you use for the production of this hydrogen? Mathieu Coustets. We are developing projects for the production of renewable hydrogen from water electrolysis, whether with alkaline or PEM, which are the two mature technologies in electrolysis. This allows us to quickly deploy projects of up to 10 MW. Alkaline and PEM are also the most economically competitive, which allows installations to be scaled more widely. This is in fact the best technology for producing green hydrogen using renewable electricity that we purchase from renewable energy producers. This…
Green Innovation. At a time of the European energy crisis, reinforced by the war in Ukraine, what are the promise and potential of green hydrogen? John Rossant. If we can learn a lesson from this tragic war, it is the importance for Europe to plan for its energy independence. Green hydrogen is very promising in this context. Unlike oil, which can only be extracted in specific locations, green hydrogen is potentially everywhere, provided there is wind, sun or other renewable energy sources. The question of energy independence is, in fact, strategic. It requires reinventing energy markets, which I believe will…
France Hydrogène publishes “Let’s Talk Hydrogen!” », an educational booklet intended for the general public. Structured around 5 questions, this publication aims to answer recurring questions and deconstruct preconceived ideas regarding hydrogen in order to know everything (or almost) about its issues: What is hydrogen? For what uses? Who does this concern? Where and when will it be deployed? To view this entire publication: https://s3.production.france-hydrogene.org/uploads/sites/4/2022/07/Brochure-parlons-Hydroge%CC%80ne-web.pdf
We have changed times since the last Paris Motor Show in 2018, says Serge Gachot, director of the Paris Motor Show, going for example from 2% of registrations with electric motors to 20% in 2022. With this electric shift already underway, the fuel price situation, but also the new engines, hybrid, hydrogen or CNG, at the time of announced sobriety, the automobile sector is in the midst of a revolution. For professionals in the sector, the shift towards sustainability must be well negotiated. The structure of the sector diverges, skills change: batteries, semiconductors, fuel cells are produced by new players…
The Prime Minister, visiting the site of the automotive supplier Plastic Omnium on Wednesday September 28, announced that ten industrial hydrogen technology projects will be financially supported by the State to the tune of 2.1 billion euros. As part of the France 2030 investment plan, which aims to strengthen France’s industrial competitiveness and develop future technologies, the Prime Minister announced an investment of 2.1 billion euros to support and support the development of the hydrogen sector in France. An Important Project of Common European Interest (IPIEC) – jointly supported by 15 European states – was set up to support research,…
The thermolysis of biomass allows the production of green hydrogen and biochar. Around this CO emission technology2 negative, Haffner Energy supports a territorial circular approach with mobility use of locally produced hydrogen, which allows ecological, energy and economic performance. An alternative to electrolysis to produce green hydrogen, thermolysis is a process for producing hydrogen from biological waste, forest co-products, sawdust, miscanthus and biomass containing 10 to 30% humidity. These deposits are complementary to those used in methanization. The principle is to thermally break the molecules of this biomass and separate the hydrogen it contains. Hydrogen production and carbon sequestration “We…
Mathieu Gardies, founder and president of Hype, the first hydrogen mobility platform integrating production, distribution and uses, with taxi as its primary market, answers questions from Green Innovation. He discusses the unique positioning of his company within the French hydrogen ecosystem. Smart Mobility. Mathieu Gardies, who are you and what is the story of Hype? Mathieu Gardies. I am a father of four children who, like many Parisians, have noticed the appearance of respiratory problems directly linked to air pollution in urban areas. An engineer by training, I sought to provide a concrete solution to quickly reduce the emissions generated…
GRTgaz is launching a call to the market (Open Season) in order to assess the needs and confirm the economic interest for a hydrogen transport infrastructure by pipeline in the Dunkirk industrial and port zone. GRTgaz therefore proposes to study the construction, development and operation of a pipeline accessible to all market players. This territorial initiative is a continuation of the first national consultation of the low-carbon and renewable hydrogen market carried out in June 2021. GRTgaz has thus identified the first ecosystems in which a dynamic of development of decarbonized hydrogen is underway. Large industrial zones, including port zones,…