Amir Roughani

On #eTrucks and #TechNeutrality: Leaving aside the question of which technology has the lowest abatement cost or is best suited technically (#batteries, #FuelCell, #H2-ICE, #eFuels) I am having trouble making sense of the somewhat schizophrenic debate happening in #Germany. “Technological uncertainty is currently our biggest challenge,”  said Martin Daum of Daimler Truck AG last week. Peter Laier, of ZF Group, followed up by saying "We face the question of which technology, which development, which production technique we should invest in,” in response to the high cost pressures of having to master all powertrain types. So far, so good. I see the challenge. What I don't understand is that they make these statements chastising the position of most of the German Council of Economic Experts, who argued for stronger focus on a the technology we have today: battery electric #trucks. So, I am genuinely interested in understanding how multiple production lines for different powertrains, with parallel infrastructures can be more cost-effective for OEMs and help them achieve economies of scale? Shouldn't these #CEOs be calling for more #TechCertainty? https://lnkd.in/eHX7NH4x

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Congratulations #lifeison producing #GreenHdrogen by #reneableenergy where the sun is shining and the wind are blowing (night +day) . Next producing defossiled fuel or transformation natural defossiled energy by #NH3 #Ethanol. Hope there will be enough ‚GreenHydrogen for the mobility sector #defossiledfuel #H2ICE #FCEV. EU Hydrogen plan and strategy is updated ???

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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆: 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲’𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆   In this commentary, Uwe Lauber, CEO of MAN Energy Solutions and member of the Germany’s National Hydrogen Council, argues for a strategic EU industrial policy to accelerate the #hydrogeneconomy. The necessity of hydrogen, alongside renewable energy, to achieve decarbonization across various industries is strongly emphasized.    With a focus on the importance of domestic hydrogen production and the challenges posed by global market regulations, Dr. Lauber calls for EU-wide incentives and regulatory frameworks to protect European industry from competitive disadvantages.  “The ramp-up of a hydrogen economy offers Europe the opportunity to become a pioneer in a technology of the future,” according to Dr. Lauber.    Discover how Europe can lead in this future technology and what steps are needed to secure its position: https://lnkd.in/eyCTg5ju

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If you're wondering how much your battery storage system could have earned last month, we at suena have the answer. From now on we compare monthly, how different trading strategies for battery storage systems perform. Here are the results for May - with a clear favourite: a multi-market approach that combines all relevant wholesale markets with ancillary services. 🔋

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really useful overview how SC efficiencies & technicla know how enable cost competitiveness in LIBs & EVs can I highlight the Industrial Ecosystem? "chinese companies tend to operate in integrated industrial parks where there is always a consumer for a byproduct or waste in adjacent industries" well... if you want to lead the charge in a robust european battery supply chain - this is the way

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Is the “Kraftwerksstrategie” actually a H2 storage strategy? Let’s run through it really quick: 10GW power plants operating on hydrogen in 2035 will require 16.67 GWh of H2 in 1  hour (assuming 60% efficiency). In volume that means 4.7 million m³ of H2 every hour. Just pure logic dictates that hydrogen electrolysers will not operate in this time (hopefully that will be ensured)! That means all this hydrogen would need to come out of H2 storages. Based on 100.000 m³/h maximum withdrawal per cavern, that is roughly 47 hydrogen caverns – more than our Uniper Energy Storage operates for natural gas in Epe today. To all my subsurface friends out there – how long until these 47 caverns are “empty” then?

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Are you eager to learn more about "heavy transport electricifcation"? ⚡🔌🚛 Than this recent webinar and podcast from The smarter E is just for you. In this session, the host & guest delve into the development and challenges associated with electric truck charging infrastructure, emphasizing the transformative role of Megawatt Charging Systems (MCS) ⚡⚡⚡ In these discussions, one of the leading experts on the subject, Dr. Julia Hildermeier from the Regulatory Assistance Project explore several key areas: 💡Strategic Deployment: How MCS can be strategically deployed to meet growing demands in heavy transport electrification. 💼 Economic and Operational Challenges: Discussing the cost implications, operational hurdles, and potential economic benefits of MCS, offering a comprehensive view of its deployment. 📊 Policy and Grid Integration: Highlighting the need for robust policies and effective grid integration to support the widespread adoption of MCS technology. This includes examining the impacts of current grid capacities and the regulatory frameworks that could either propel or hinder progress. At FLEXECHARGE, we are aligned with these innovations and offer support through our HARMON-E platform, designed to enhance the efficiency and reliability of electric charging systems for heavy transport 🔋. For more details on how we can assist your efforts in electrification, please visit our website or contact us. 🌐🔗 Listen to the podcast here: https://lnkd.in/g9x3QBrJ or find it in your favourite podcast application.

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This is a very good article about Eternal Power GmbH, also covering the topic why Eternal Power is headquartered in #Hamburg (see link below): ✅ # 1: Hamburg is a beautiful city ( ... avoiding any superlative here)! ✅ Key hydrogen infrastructure will be build in HH (e.g. pipeline, NH3 cracker) ✅ Global Shipping is a central focus area for #decarbonizsation ✅ Hamburg will be a key import hub for #hydrogen and #derivatives ✅ Hamburg will be a central hydrogen hub for Germany and Europe, with important institutions such as H2Global Stiftung, aireg - Aviation Initiative for Renewable Energy in Germany e.V., Hamburg Invest, Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg, HHLA Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG, HPA and dozens of innovative companies and pioneers in the hydrogen sector fostering the emergence of this hub

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Slightly reduced #overcapacity in the Chinese solar industry — will this calm tempers in the European solar sector? Probably not. However, the move is likely to raise interest. By imposing stricter capital requirements in the form of a minimum capital ratio of 30% instead of the previous 20%, Beijing aims to somewhat curb the production of solar systems. Efficiency standards will also be increased. At least, this should lead to the consolidation of manufacturers and the closure of outdated plants. According to estimates, China could meet global demand alone by 2032 with its existing and planned production facilities. This latest announcement is unlikely to shake its dominance. #solarindustry #China https://t.ly/8aWHf

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On June 6, 2024, the German Federal Parliament (Bundestag) adopted the reform of the Federal Emission Control Act ("BImSchG") as part of the Acceleration Pact for Renewable Energies and Electrolyzers. The Federal Council (Bundesrat) has already approved the law, however, the publication and therefore the entry into force are still outstanding. Industry associations consider the reform to be an important lever, particularly for the permitting procedures for onshore wind farms. In our article, Dr. Maximilian Uibeleisen and Constanze Götz provide an overview of the key changes for wind farms. The briefing is available on our website in German and English: https://lnkd.in/ebVSr2YH #McDermottEnergy #EnergyTransition #AlwaysBetter

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The success of the #EnergyTransition is of extraordinary importance for future generations!!! Winning this race against the clock is fundamental for our future, therefore it is vital not to fall into the same mistakes again and again... Reviewing some of the articles I read recently, I found one again referring to the #German #EnergyTransition that contains some interesting reflections... https://lnkd.in/dMxv95Cz

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Looking back at last week Hannover Messe, particular Hydrogen + Fuel cells Europe 2024, it was a great event. I had on Monday a key note speech talking about Lhyfe roadmap to large scale hydrogen production including offshore. On Tuesday we had the launch of Marketplace, an essential part of Lhyfe Heroes. On Wednesday I was panelist in a discussion about how and the outlook to produce hydrogen in Germany and the EU. Together with Werner Diwald from German Hydrogen Association, Christian Maaß from Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Heinrich Gärtner von GP JOULE Gruppe and Ulrich Buenger from Norwegian Energy Partners (NORWEP). We had interesting  discussions on our booth with customers looking for #greenhydrogen. Lhyfe is one of the few already supplying today green hydrogen. For the rest one could observe many more technology companies from Asia in the Hall, involved in parts of the supply chain of #electrolysers and #fuelcells. Today it looks a very fragmented market offering many different technology options.  Hydrogen + Fuel Cells EUROPE #renewablehydrogen #Wasserstoff

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🏅Our solar project in Wilhelmshaven has been awarded the EEG tariff Our 19 MWp solar project Voslapper Groden has been officially included in the German Renewable Energies Law (EEG) tender, as confirmed by the Bundesnetzagentur this week. 🔆The planned photovoltaic plant is to be built on the ash landfill site near the former coal-fired power plant in Wilhelmshaven. With over 30,000 solar modules set to be installed across approximately 14 hectares, this project not only promotes sustainable energy but also contributes to ecological revitalization efforts. Jörg Lennertz, our CEO for Renewables states: "The 19 MWp photovoltaic project is expected to generate 16,000 MWh of renewable electricity per year and thus provide the area of the former landfill with a meaningful new use. The German Renewable Energy Law (EEG) has proven to be an important catalyst for the success of renewable energy projects, as it provides a stable and supportive framework for their development. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the local authorities and the local community – it is only by working together that we will succeed in making the energy transition more sustainable. In that sense, this project marks one step of many more to come to bring our multiple GW of onshore wind and solar PV projects across Europe, often with co-located battery energy storage systems (BESS) to life.” Find out more about our renewables business here: https://lnkd.in/dJbMGw5Y #photovoltaic #Wilhelmshaven #EnergyTransition #renewable

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🇺🇦🇪🇺 #Greenhydrogen: #Ukraine as Europe’s future energy source? 👉 Here is an interview I gave to German weekly FOCUS online: ❓What is the potential for green hydrogen production in Ukraine? ❗️It is very promising. Due to the potential of renewable energy and water resources, the first stage of development can reach 10 GW (gigawatts) of power for electrolysis by 2030. However, there are currently only five sites where industrial-scale production is possible - including two hydrogen valleys near the Slovakian and Romanian borders with a potential of 6.5 GW in the first phase. The Lviv region can realize up to 1.5 GW. The Mykolaiv and Kherson regions up to 5 GW. ❓How can hydrogen be delivered from Ukraine? ❗️There are several options that have already been examined in feasibility studies: by pipeline, river or sea shipping - the most optimistic scenarios. And by truck for local or regional distribution. But hydrogen and its derivatives can also be delivered to the EU as clean green products, such as #steel or #fertiliser. ❓Does the transport capability meet production needs? ❗️Absolutely. For example, the Central European hydrogen corridor from Ukraine to Germany can transport about 1.5 million tons of hydrogen per year. The capacity of the seaports of Odessa and Mykolaiv is about 5 million tons per year. ❓What hydrogen projects are there in Ukraine? ❗️There are several large-scale hydrogen projects identified by the EU that will become partners in the Cross-Border Hydrogen Partnership – including the Hydrogen Valley in Odessa region and the Zakarpattia Hydrogen Valley. ❓Given the huge opportunities, where do you see obstacles for Ukraine to bring the green hydrogen molecules to European demand centers? ❗️The new mass balance requirements of the European Union Database (UDB) pose a challenge for the Ukrainian biomethane and hydrogen sector. This is mainly due to the need to meet the stricter certification and infrastructure standards. 📌 One solution is to improve the capabilities of the Union database: Renewable gases are closely tracked and certified from production to market, regardless of their origin. 📌 At the same time, compatibility with national databases and regulatory frameworks is ensured. In order to meet the particular challenge of integrating imports from non-EU countries, such as hydrogen from Ukraine, it is therefore necessary to create a robust framework. 📌 This enables reliable certification of the sustainability evidence of imports. This also includes the development of mechanisms for seamless integration into the EU market. 📌 One solution is the digital product passport (DPP), which is intended to function similarly to a passport for molecules and ensures the harmonization and interoperability of the systems. https://lnkd.in/efVXdfeD Hydrogen Ukraine Dr Oleksandr Riepkin Hydrogen Europe

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25.04.2024 - Investoren Plattform News: Impact 2024 U.S. Clean Electricity Outlook The Rise of Battery Storage and Solar Power Looking ahead to 2024, U.S. generation capacity projections unveil a promising trajectory for battery storage and solar power. Battery storage is projected to grow by 82% compared to 2023 projections, while solar is projected to grow by 40%. Growth is also expected for wind power, albeit at […] und mehr als 7.100 weitere Artikel finden Sie unter:  https://lnkd.in/ewJuFEcH

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We recently published an article in HANSER automotive re "Innovations for the future: The development of safe batteries for electric vehicles". Increasingly powerful battery systems also require new approaches to improve the safety and service life of batteries. But what are the most important measures that a manufacturer can take? We present these in our article from the perspective of a battery manufacturer: https://lnkd.in/ef3QF3Us #batteries #electrification #emobility #electricmobility #electricvehicles #automotive #energystorage #Energy #CleanEnergy #Battery #sustainable #environment #electricity #ElectricRevolution #Hanser automotive #Battery safety #Safety #Innovation

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Great news for the hydrogen economy! 🚀 It's (semi-)official: Hydrogen and the hydrogen economy have been recognized as of overriding public interest, a significant milestone for the industry!   The draft law of the #Wasserstoffbeschleunigungsgesetz (WassBG) from the German economic ministry is paving the way for a boost in the German hydrogen economy by streamlining permitting processes. This means shorter planning and approval procedures for the entire hydrogen production and transport infrastructure, from electrolyzers to pipelines and storage facilities.   💡 Key takeaways from the draft law include criteria based on green electricity, with projects linked to renewable energy seeing faster permitting. While the law is initially limited until 2035, it will be evaluated in 2033, potentially extending beyond 2035. Importantly, these benefits also apply to projects already under construction or in planning stages, providing much-needed planning security.   However, swift adoption of the law is crucial to avoid stalling the ramp-up of the hydrogen economy. We cannot afford to miss out on its potential, both economically and in the fight against climate change. 👏 The draft law lays a solid foundation for the speedy implementation of the hydrogen economy in Germany, potentially making 2024 the year of financial investment decisions in the sector.   At Sunfire, we are ready to deliver and support the ramp-up of the hydrogen economy. Let's embrace "Deutschlandgeschwindigkeit" and ensure swift political adoption of the law!

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Fostering local competencies - “SPOT ON” Last week, the transnational solar cluster “SPOT ON” e.V. was founded in Halle (Saale). East German PV-stakeholders pooled their forces to strengthen their region’s position as a center for PV expertise. Co-founding the cluster, #WAVELABS is part of a team of regional top-players in PV-manufacturing and development. Founding members include envia THERM GmbH, NexWafe, AVANCIS GmbH, Qcells Europe, Leipziger Energiegesellschaft mbH&Co KG, CE Cell Engineering GmbH, Mounting Systems GmbH, Yokk Solar GmbH and Hochschule Anhalt. Furthermore, Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP supports the initiative with intentions to join the association themselves. Dr. Torsten Brammer, WAVELABS co-founder and board member at SPOT ON, remarked: "With photovoltaics, we have a proven technology that is a central building block for the decarbonization of our energy supply. The cluster’s combined economic and scientific potential will be used to promote eastern Germany to an innovative and competitive site for solar technology. We are convinced that our region harbors the talents necessary to develop a serious standing in PV. Therefore, the best way forward is to reach out and excite boys and girls for solar and engineering! The latter are particularly needed if we want to bring a breath of fresh air into this old boys' club.” https://lnkd.in/eFGFgBBy #EnergyTransformation, #Photovoltaics, #Innovation, #SolarIndustry

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