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Sergio Matalucci
Based in Berlin, Sergio has been reporting on the latest global developments in the hydrogen sector for pv magazine since 2021. He is also involved in the launch of pv magazine’s Italian platform. He began his journalism career at Thomson Reuters and collaborates with several other media outlets, including Deutsche Welle and Staffetta Quotidiana.
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The Hydrogen Stream: Singapore researchers present artificial leaf for H2 production from contaminated seawater
In other news, Power to Hydrogen started green hydrogen production in Antwerp, while Dongfeng unveiled three hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles in Hannover. Moreover, Denmark opened the EU’s first full-scale CO₂ storage site, and H2 Mobility began trial operations at a hydrogen refueling station at Hannover Airport.
Sep 21, 2026
The Hydrogen Stream: AEM electrolysis could deliver hydrogen at $3.27/kg, say Repsol, P2HP
Power to Hydrogen (P2H2) and Repsol completed a 1,250-hour pilot of P2H2’s hybrid AEM electrolyzer technology, demonstrating operation at 40% to 100% load, pressures up to 30 bar and hydrogen purity of up to 99.9%. P2H2 projects an LCOH of €3.86 ($4.47)/kg, potentially falling to €2.82/kg under optimized renewable energy conditions, and the companies are considering a 500 kW-to-MW-scale demonstration.
The Hydrogen Stream: Commissioning begins for 2.2 GW Neom H2 project in Saudi Arabia
In other news, the Schleswig-Holstein Ministry of Energy Transition reportedly confirmed the cancellation of the 2.1 GW HyScale 100 electrolyzer project at a German refinery, with a lack of planning certainty cited among the reasons. Power to Hydrogen has begun installing a 500 kW AEM electrolyzer in Antwerp, while Hystar and BHEL are partnering on local PEM electrolyzer manufacturing in India, and Italy has launched a €400 million annual renewable hydrogen support scheme.
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The Hydrogen Stream: Orica moves forward with 50 MW hydrogen hub in Australia
As Orica decided to proceed with its hydrogen hub in New South Wales, Mitsubishi signed a purchase deal with Acme for 100,000 tons per year of green methanol from 2030. At the same time, the Danish-South African SAF collaboration hit a roadblock.
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The Hydrogen Stream: JCN launches hydrogen-powered backhoe loader
JCB launched its first hydrogen-powered backhoe loader under a £100M hydrogen engine program, featuring a 55 kW hydrogen engine and roof-mounted 350-bar composite tanks designed to deliver diesel-like power and a full workday of operation.
The Hydrogen Stream: Ireland’s LCOH on par with Morocco, Brazil
Fraunhofer ISE, in collaboration with Irishi energy company ESB, developed a methodology showing that Ireland is a competitive location for renewable power-to-X and green hydrogen production with costs comparable to Morocco, South Africa, and Brazil, supported by strong wind resources, policy backing, and infrastructure potential.
Solar PV Capex could fall to $192/kW by 2050
A review of 60 renewable energy studies finds that by 2050, solar PV and wind could supply 80–100% of electricity, but overly conservative Capex assumptions and simplified PV modeling often underestimate deployment potential. While future PV costs depend on supply chains and geopolitical risks, historical experience suggests medium-term risks are manageable, and material constraints are being resolved.
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