OFCHC Global Spotlight
The Global Spotlight is OFCHC's bi-weekly news feed, that covers a comprehensive list of the most recent top news in the global fuel cell and hydrogen industry. With OFCHC's Global spotlight, we keep you at the forefront of developments in research, industry and academia.
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Ohio transit agency to switch to green hydrogen for fuel cell buses
The Stark Area Regional Transit Authority and Enbridge are planning a hydrogen production facility powered by solar to replace imported fuel made from natural gas. One of the nation’s largest hydrogen-powered transit fleets is seeking to switch to a […]
Hannover Messe 2025: Bosch embraces hydrogen production
Whether in the chemicals, transportation, steel, or energy industries, there is enormous potential for decarbonization if hydrogen is used as an energy source – especially if it is produced using renewables. With an expected global capacity of 100–170 gigawatts […]
Trillions of tons of hydrogen may be waiting under our feet
Geological resources may be able to provide billions—or even trillions—of metric tons of clean hydrogen, according to estimates from US government researchers. By tapping into existing hydrogen accumulations and stimulating underground rocks to make more of the electron-rich gas, […]
Alleima receives an order for mass production of pre-coated materials for SOFC interconnects from Doosan Fuel Cell
Korea-based Doosan Fuel Cell is targeting both maritime and stationary applications for its fuel cells. Mass production of SOFC will start in 2025 at a new production plant in Korea. Sweden-based Alleima, a global manufacturer of high value-added products […]
New Research Could Unlock Secrets in Hydrogen-Powered Energy
Researchers from the University of Oklahoma have pioneered a method to measure hydrogen transfer energy in complex materials, paving the way for advancements in energy storage and renewable energy technology. Published research led by OU doctoral student Nazmiye Gökçe […]
The U.S. Treasury’s Hydrogen Tax Credit: A New Era for Clean Energy
The hydrogen industry has been holding its breath. Finally, The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have officially released their rules for the Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit. This is not just a regulatory […]
Top 10 Hydrogen Developments in 2024
Hydrogen is a pivotal player in the global transition to clean energy. In 2024, governments and industries worldwide are significantly increasing their investments in hydrogen technologies, recognizing its potential to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors and provide a sustainable energy source. […]
Why Ohio companies are investing in hydrogen cars despite infrastructure issues
Three Ohio companies are investing in hydrogen fuel cell passenger vehicles even as the U.S. market for electric vehicles continues to grow. Each has an innovative approach to the chicken-and-egg problem of having fuel available when and where drivers […]
How do we make hydrogen fuel cells a viable reality? Electrochemistry might hold the answer
This past summer, a commercial passenger ferry powered by a hydrogen fuel cell set sail in the San Francisco Bay. The nation’s first fuel cell-powered ferry, the ship heralds the reality of zero-emission options for our nation’s vast and […]
California Approves $1.4 Billion Investment in Hydrogen Refueling Stations and EV Charging Infrastructure
The California Energy Commission (CEC) today approved a $1.4 billion investment plan that accelerates progress on the state’s electric vehicle (EV) charging and hydrogen refueling goals. These investments will help deploy infrastructure for light, medium, and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles […]