Battle lines drawn ahead of 2013 ‘Year of Air’
Environment Commissioner Janez Poto?nik wants 2013 to be the “Year of Air” and is pushing for stronger air quality laws across the European Union ..read on»

Isle of Wight EcoIsland Project Integrates Renewables, Utilises Fuel Cells and Hydrogen
EcoIsland is an initiative to make the UK’s Isle of Wight a demonstrator of future energy systems and smart grid technology; it is the largest ..read on»

Grid operators and environmental organisations team up to promote sustainable modernisation of electricity grids
The unlocking of Europe's full potential for renewable energy via the modernisation and expansion of its power grids should go hand-in-hand with nature conservation efforts, ..read on»

Element One Ships New H-Series Fuel Reforming Hydrogen Generators
American fuel reformer manufacturer Element One (e1) has announced the commencement of deliveries of its new H-Series fuel reforming hydrogen generators ..read on»

Air Liquide and Plug Power to develop the market for hydrogen-powered forklift trucks in Europe
Among all the markets for hydrogen energy that of fuel-cell powered forklift trucks is today the fastest growing one ..read on»

H2moves Scandinavia to launch a new hydrogen fuelling station in Oslo
On the 21st of November the H2moves Scandinavia is going to present a new hydrogen refueling station to a large number of policy makers, car ..read on»

Simplification Drives Hydrogenics Power Density Breakthrough in HyPM®Power Modules for Mobility Applications
Hydrogenics Corporation, announced on the 1st of November 2011 the release of its advanced generation HyPM® HD (heavy duty) Fuel Cell Power Modules ..read on»

3rd Polish Forum on Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Technologies
The Third Polish Forum on Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Technologies will take place on November 29-30 2011 in Warsaw, Poland ..read on»

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The kick-off of new vehicles demo projects under the FCH JU program throughout Europe this autumn, coincides with the launch by the EU Commission of new infrastructure programs that are increasingly referring to the need to start serious integration of low carbon technologies in Europe’s energy and transport system.
The presentation of the EU Connecting Europe Facility on October referred to a budget of € 50 bln to Energy ( € 9 bln), ICT ( € 9 bln) and Transport (€ 32 bln).
Especially the reference to the large budget for the Trans European Network for Transport (TEN T) program, that presented its new new Guidelines on the same date, should open opportunities for the integration of the first infrastructures for alternative fuels like hydrogen. The support of the EU Commission at the launch of HyER (former HyRaMP), ”Hydrogen, fuel cells and Electro-mobility in European Regions”, the association of local authorities hosted by the EHA on October 27 in Brussels is demonstrating that EU decision makers are looking to use the results of past and current demo projects to develop fact based policy and large scale programs to achieve the EU targets set out in the recent Transport White Paper. Linking the first hydrogen hubs that are being build up around the EU demonstration projects, along key corridors in Europe should therefore become part of national and regional strategic development. The EHA together with its 21 national member associations is ready to take on the challenge!
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EU Proposal TEN T Guidelines includes reference to zero emission propulsion systems
The Commission adopted on October 19, 2011 a proposal to transform the existing patchwork of European roads, railways, airports and canals into a unified transport network (TEN-T). The new core network will remove bottlenecks, upgrade infrastructure and streamline cross border transport operations for passengers and businesses throughout the EU. It will improve connections between different modes of transport and contribute to the EU’s climate change objectives. Art 10 on “Priorities” of the proposed new TEN T Guidelines states that “the Union, Member States, infrastructure managers and other project promoters, when developing the comprehensive network, shall give particular consideration to measures that are necessary for ensuring fuel security by allowing the use of alternative and in particular low or zero carbon energy sources and propulsion systems. This proposal also aims at ensuring that strategic energy networks and storage facilities are completed by 2020 with 9,1 billion Euros for energy infrastructure priorities. To this end, the Commission has identified 12 priority corridors and areas covering electricity, gas, oil and carbon dioxide transport networks. It proposes a regime of “common interest” for projects contributing to implementing these priorities and having obtained this label. Energy storage projects will be included. It is not yet clear how much of the budget is dedicated to renewable energy infrastructure.
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Fuel Cell And Hydrogen Joint Undertaking 4th Stakeholder’s General Assembly
The 4th Stakeholders’ General Assembly of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking brings together a broad range of European and global stakeholders from sectors including research, industry and financial communities, policy makers and international partners. Participants will gather to discuss and exchange views on achievements and the future developments of Fuel Cells and Hydrogen technologies, and benefit from networking opportunities.
The first day is devoted to a Programme Review. Its objective is to assess the progress of the portfolio of fuel cells and hydrogen projects in relation to the targets of the Multi-annual Implementation Plan (MAIP) and annual implementation plan as well as with reference to international developments in the field. The Programme review is also expected to feed debates and exchanges of the Stakeholders general assembly the next day.
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