23.03.2017 On 23 March, 2017 Hans-Jørgen Brodersen and Marie-Louise Arnfast from Hydrogen Valley presented the HyBalance project to 10 delegates from a French energy concern. The French delegation, whose visit was arranged by Invest in Denmark, had taken the trip to Denmark to learn more about how Denmark is working with green renewable energy and…
15.03.2017 On March 14, 2017 Alstom’s hydrogen-powered passenger train successfully performed the first test run at 80 km/h on its own test track in Salzgitter, Lower Saxony (Germany). An extensive test campaign will be conducted in Germany and Czech Republic in the coming months before the Coradia iLint will go on its first passenger test…
15.02.2017 On February 13, 2017 Hydrogenics, partner in the HyBalance project and developer of the new 1.2 MW PEM electrolyser, announced that the electrolyser has successfully produced hydrogen during the first stage of factory acceptance testing at Hydrogenics facilities in Oevel, Belgium. The new, state-of-the-art 1.2 MW PEM electrolyser, will be delivered to Hobro, Denmark…
08.02.2017 13 global industry leaders have joined together and formed a new Hydrogen Council. The initiative was launched in January 2017 with an ambition to voice a united vision and long-term ambition for hydrogen to help meet climate goals. In a new report entiled “How Hydrogen empowers the energy transition” the Hydrogen Council sets out…
27.01.2017 Electrolysis technology could be crucial in a future energy system, where hydrogen will play a vital role. This is the conclusion in a new report. Denmark is a pioneer country when it comes to using renewable energy from especially wind turbines, which today cover a large part of the Danish electricity use. There is…
11.01.2017 The Canadian Fuel Cell developer, Ballard Power Systems Inc. announced yesterday that it has purchased all shares in the Company’s European subsidiary, Ballard Europe, held by Dansk Industri Invest. As a result, Ballard now owns 100 % of the Company Ballard Europe (former Dantherm Power), who is placed in Hobro, Denmark. Read the Market Update…
01.01.2017 In the middle of November, a new project called “CrossCut” was launched. The project is a collaboration between Ballard Power Systems Europe, Aalborg University, Stofa and Hydrogen Valley/CEMTEC. Together the four partners will develop a new hybrid fuel cell system, which can be integrated with other renewable energy technologies. One of the cornerstones in…
07.12.2016 As the number of fuel cell vehicles are expected to increase, the requirement for skilled labour within the fuel cell and hydrogen (FCH) area are needed. A new project, financed by the European programme Erasmus+, will gather experience and knowledge from three European countries and develop a training programme for technicians of FCH vehicles.…
18.10.2016 The World Energy Council’s (WEC) Sustainability report ranks countries´ energy performance around the world. This year Denmark, Switzerland and Sweden top the index, with Denmark also achieving the highest score for energy security. The World Energy Council’s Energy Sustainability Report benchmarks the sustainability of national energy systems based on three core dimensions: energy security,…
26.09.2016 Dantherm Power annonunced today that it has changed its name from Dantherm Power A/S, to “Ballard Power Systems Europe A/S”. The name change reflects an expanded role being undertaken in support of fuel cell market development and customer support throughout Europe. Operating under its new name, Ballard Power Systems Europe A/S will focus activities…