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Workshop on the Gaps, Perspectives and Barriers in Regulations, Codes and Standards for the Market Deployment of Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technologies

11 May - 11 May, 2011

Fuel Cell Europe will organise a workshop that will  debate about the role of Regulation, Codes and Standards (RCS) for the deployment of fuel cell technologies, with a particular focus on the RCS development process and the impacts they have on the industry. The needs of the industry in terms of RCS for different applications and market areas will be debated. Experts’ insights will be shared on the topics triggering debates on the gaps, perspectives and barriers of RCS for the fuel cells and hydrogen commercialisation. For more information, please see the event page.

HyLIFT-DEMO ready with Fuel Cell Hydrogen Forklift trucks!

May 11, 2011

See a video on the HyLIFT-DEMO project!

Workshop on Fuel Cells and Hydrogen for the Marine and Harbor Industry

9 May - 9 May, 2011

Fuel Cell Europe will organise a workshop on May 9, 2011, that will debate on the potentials of fuel cells and hydrogen technologies for the marine and harbor industry, a sector which faces strong challenges in terms of energy savings and GHG emissions reduction. During this workshop, emphasis will be placed on sharing visions and best practices, exchanging lessons learnt, as well as discussing the state of the art of technologies in this field. Speakers and participants will also debate about the opportunities and barriers for the deployment of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies in marine and harbor applications. For more information, please see the event page.

Progress in Hydrogen Safety Workshop

16 May - 20 May, 2011

The International Short Course and Advanced Research Workshop is ideally suited to those who wish to meet the growing demand for specialists in Hydrogen Safety Engineering i.e. industries and services such as aerospace, process industry, energy industry, civil works, transport and distribution, fire and rescue services, regulatory authorities, teaching and research institutes, various industrialist co operations, consultancies etc. The course will be focused on Hydrogen Regulation, Codes and Standard and is aimed at researchers, professionals, industrialists and those who have an interest in working with hydrogen in this new and rapid advancing field. During round table sessions, presentions will be given on best practices and developments in hydrogen research,  refuelling,   storage and safety. For more information see: University of Ulster

11th ISCARW “Hydrogen Technologies and Infrastructure”

16 May - 20 May, 2011

The 11th International Short Course and Advanced Research Workshop “Hydrogen Technologies and Infrastructure” in a series “Progress in Hydrogen Safety” will be held in Belfast 16-20 May 2011.

The brochure, programme and registration form can be found at http://hysafer.ulster.ac.uk/phs/forms/11thshortcourse.pdf.
 
5 bursaries are expected to be available for attendees.

Priority will be given to the members of the International Association for Hydrogen Safety (IA HySafe) which is going to sponsor the bursaries (decision is pending). Closing date for bursary applications is 16 of April 2011. Information on membership in IA HySafe can be found at http://www.hysafe.org/IAHySafe.

The European Electric Vehicles Conference 2011

26 May - 26 May, 2011

Hosted by The Centre for European Policy Studies and Forum Europe, the European Electric Vehicles Conference will take place on the 26th May 2011 in Brussels.The event will analyse the key policy and business steps to deploy electric vehicles in Europe.

Europe’s Renewable Energy Policy Conference

24 May - 24 May, 2011

The biennial conference organised by EREC (European Renewable Energy Council) will provide an outline energy pathways to 2050 and debate the implementation of the RES Directive. A discussion on Europe’s infrastructure needs will also give emphasis on the key role of local actions, provide a global perspective on emerging markets, and feature the perspective of investors and developers. Registration and information: EREC  

German Hydrogen Association Annual General Meeting

19 May - 19 May, 2011

The Conference will be in Stuttgart on May 19. Conference program will be updated on this post soon.

Linde builds large hydrogen and synthesis gas plant in China

May 4, 2011

The Linde Group, an EHA sustaining member, announced with a press release on 3 May 2011 that the company will build and operate a large hydrogen and synthesis gas plant in the Chongqing Chemical Park in Western China in a joint enterprise with Chongqing Chemical & Pharmaceutical Holding Company (CCPHC).The project has an estimated investment value of EUR 200 million and Linde holds 60 percent of the shares in the joint investment. With the new plant, which is expected to become functional in the third quarter of 2014, Linde aims at further strengthening its market position in China. For further information, see The Linde Group online here.

The CARS 21 public hearing, 13 May 2011

13 May - 13 May, 2011

The public hearing is key step in the CARS 21 process, ensuring that a broad range of stakeholders can contribute to recommendations in the Interim and Final Report. By means of this public hearing, the Commission seeks to engage a broader group of stakeholders into reflection on the topics selected for the Interim and Final Reports and contribute to policy recommendations, which will be presented in the report. While as a general rule, the CARS 21 meetings are limited to the group members and, occasionally, invited experts, the Commission is looking for the input from a wider range of stakeholders –in view of the societal importance of the topics discussed.