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Honda will test its high-pressure water electrolysis and regenerative fuel cell system aboard the ISS to demonstrate closed-loop hydrogen power generation.

Hydrogen-specific CCfDs could be central to unlocking Germany’s hydrogen economy, the IEA says – but hydrogen should be prioritised only in sectors where alternatives don’t exist, not in heating or road transport.

“Legislations have to evolve, but that can’t be at the expense of earlier investment,” King & Spalding’s Matt Hardwick explained.

“The board would like to acknowledge the involvement, rigour and courage that Jean-Baptiste Lucas has shown in a complex environment.”

Projects shortlisted for HAR2 could deliver a combined 765MW of hydrogen production capacity. However, the UK Government stressed that it’s “unlikely that all projects will be successful.”

The deal is conditional on Atome taking FID on the plant, which is expected by the end of H1 2025 – with a construction timeline of around 38 months to first production.

Revenue stacking, short-term power arbitrage and innovative financial structures could help de-risk projects and unlock investment. Yet, institutional hesitancy and limited public funding still present major hurdles – particularly for large-scale, international developments

The Institute for the Diversification and Saving of Energy (IDAE) published the seven projects that would be funded by its H2 Valleys programme, which aims to bolster domestic production and use.

“The decision ultimately rests with Congress, not with the President, the DOE or the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).”