25/06/2014
25 June 2014
A new report published today as part of the ene.field project analyses the European supply chain for fuel cell micro-CHP and identifies three main challenges facing the fuel cell micro-CHP supply chain in Europe. The most seriously limiting factor for the successful development of the supply chain is production volume, which is the key driver towards reducing system costs. The second challenge identified is the need to reduce system complexity, reduce the cost of... Read more
19/05/2014
In order to demonstrate the real-world benefits of hydrogen fuel cell technology, the FCH JU has selected the Hyundai IX35 Fuel Cell for the third consecutive year.
On the 7th of May 2014,the ix35 Fuel Cell was handed over to Bert De Colvenaer, Executive Director of the FCH-JU by Byung Kwon Rhim, President of Hyundai Motor Europe in front of "Atomium" in Brussels.
06/05/2014
To accelerate market entry of Fuel Cells and Hydrogen technologies, the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking (FCH 2 JU) goes ahead with 1,33 B€.
On the 6th May 2014, the Council of the EU formally agreed to continue the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Technology Initiative under the EU's new funding programme for research and innovation, Horizon 2020. Implemented by the FCH 2 JU, this second phase will continue to contribute to the objectives of the Joint Technology Initiative... Read more
05/05/2014
On the 10th of July 2014, the FCH JU will hold an Info-Day in regards to the new Call for Proposals 2014.
This will be the first call under the new programme Horizon 2020.
The event will occur at the Auditorium Madou in Brussels.
Please find the agenda here.
Please register here. Due to limited amount of places, resigtration is open until the Monday 7th of July 2014.
22/04/2014
In the frame of The FCH JU and NOW GmbH jointly organized workshop on water electrolysis that took place in Brussels on the 3 April 2014, presentations are now available:
- Study on the Development of Water Electrolysis in the EU - Luca Bertuccioli (E4tech)
- Water Electrolysis: Status and Potential for Development - Dr. Tom Smolinka, Fraunhofer ISE1
- Improvements to Integrate High Pressure Alkaline Electrolysers for Electricity /H2 Production from Renewable Energies to Balance... Read more
29/11/2013
The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking published on 28 November 2013 the second part of its 6th annual call for proposals, on the Participant portal web site. All information and relevant documentation can be found under this link:http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/opportunities/fp7/calls/fch-ju-2013-2.html
Deadline: 27 February 2014 at 17:00:00 (Brussels local time)
26/11/2013
The European Commission welcomed the European Parliament's adoption of Horizon 2020, the next EU research and innovation programme. With a budget of nearly EUR 80 billion euro over seven years, Horizon 2020 is the biggest EU research programme yet, and one of the biggest publicly funded worldwide. It is also one of only very few programmes in the next EU budget to see a strong increase in funding – a nearly 30 per cent jump in real terms over the current Seventh Framework Programme. EU Member... Read more
28/09/2013
The H2E program contributes to the development of a sustainable industry and competitive hydrogen energy. The 19 partners of the program, supported by Bpifrance, wish to share with you the first results of the work.
For more information, please see the press release and visit www.horizonhydrogeneenergie.com site.
23/09/2013
We are pleased to present the new UK H2Mobility website.
The project brings together industrial participants from the fuel cell technology, energy utility, industry gases, fuel retail and global car manufacturing sectors together with public authorities to develop a business case and strategic plan for the commercial roll-out of the technology from 2015.
The FCH JU believes that developing and coordinating national plans for hydrogen mobility is the most appropriate way to achieve a... Read more
22/08/2013
Hydrogen is recognized as a key option for climate-friendly energy production and utilization.
Accordingly, there will be a large number of hydrogen-powered fuel cells for both stationary and mobile applications in the future. Since hydrogen is an odourless and colourless gas with a lower flammable limit of four per cent by volume, sensors are needed to detect its presence. A number of hydrogen sensors are required to ensure safety, including sensors for the detection of leaks in fuel cells,... Read more