Recording of Wednesday, May 07, 2025 | The smarter E Europe Exhibition Program 2025 | Exhibition Program | Language: English | Duration: 24:32 .
The speaker addresses a recent power blackout in Spain, advocating for trust in renewable energy and dismissing claims that solar components cause grid instability. They propose 100% renewable energy as a solution to systemic issues, with GP JOULE focusing on integrated hydrogen-based systems connecting local production and consumption. A project near the FUNE river exemplifies this approach but is not an ultimate model; it aims to inspire similar initiatives globally through collaboration rather than solitary efforts. GP JOULE operates across four sectors: production, conversion, distribution, and utilization of renewables like electrolysis and battery applications within comprehensive projects. Energy storage remains crucial yet underdeveloped; more focus is needed without pitting batteries against hydrogen competitively. Future projections suggest high capacities from solar and wind by 2040 compared to expected electrical loads. Battery storage suits short-term needs while hydrogen provides long-term or seasonal solutions for industries beyond direct electricity use—such as shipping—which cannot rely solely on electric power. The FUNE project integrates both technologies alongside heat networks near strategic routes offering potential blueprints despite challenges like ensuring grid stability amidst intermittent renewables—a concern regarding electrical inertia from sources like batteries versus traditional generators. Discussions highlight interest in next-generation electrolyzers operating at lower temperatures with proton conductive variants considered promising innovations post-presentation discussions are encouraged along these lines during Intersolar sessions aimed at advancing sustainable integration strategies effectively into broader value chains involving hydrogen's role within renewable electricity initiatives showcased therein.
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Johannes Brock
Storage & Hydrogen Promoter
GP JOULE GmbH
Germany
This session highlights large-scale green hydrogen projects that showcase viability, scalability, and strategies for overcoming technology, finance, and supply chain hurdles. Moderator: Christian Weinberger, Strategy Adviser, hydrogen-advisers.eu
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Miguel Matias
CEO & Founder
KEME Energy
Germany
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Nele David
Project Manager
Verbund AG
Germany
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Harry Griffith
Consultant
ILF Consulting Engineers
Germany
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