Recording of Wednesday, June 19, 2024 | The smarter E Europe 2024 | Exhibition Program | Language: English | Duration: 5:56 .

Green Hydrogen Forum Kicks Off at InterSolar Event: Bridging Policy and Practical Implementation for Europe's Climate Targets

The Green Hydrogen Forum, part of the EES and Smarter E events, serves as a bridge between hydrogen initiatives and photovoltaic business. This three-day program delves into policy discussions, real-world projects, internationalization of hydrogen, infrastructure development, derivatives tomorrow, and transitioning hydrogen from concept to economic reality. Each day comprises six sessions featuring company pitches that contribute economically viable elements and pre-selected content aimed at integrating these components into an operational system. Presentations are designed to provide comprehensive insights within 15-20 minute segments. On Friday afternoon, a panel discussion will summarize key points from various presentations. Compared to the initial forum where policies were speculative due to limited resources back then; today's focus has shifted towards new issues arising as efforts materialize—for example through recent auctions by the hydrogen bank despite their imperfection—highlighting industry growth dynamics. Contributions aim at aligning with European Union climate targets by advancing green hydrogen where full electrification isn't feasible while maintaining Europe's competitiveness in this evolving sector.

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Speaker

Olivier Bucheli
President
European Electrolyser & Fuel Cell Forum
Switzerland

Talk of session: The European State of Play in the Emerging Hydrogen Sector

The hydrogen economy starts to take form. Prompted by the industry, policymakers have responded by establishing the hydrogen bank, securing initial contracts for differences, a start to be continued, highlighting at the same time the urgent need for a new European infrastructure. The European Hydrogen Backbone is an initiative to think European and allow regions to act locally, bringing together the full play. However, change is implmented by people, and this new sector of the economy demands skilled workforce. The hydrogen academy aims at offering transition paths to this new promising sector.

Further Talks of this session:

Boosting the Creation of a Liquid European Market for Clean Hydrogen

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To Talk

H2 Import Alliance for Bavaria (HIBB) and Hydrogen via the South H2 Corridor

Speaker

Klaus Sehling
Commercial Management Business Development
VERBUND Green Hydrogen GmbH
Germany

To Talk

Results of First Call, Learning for the Second

Speaker

Johanna Schiele
Policy Officer
European Commission
Belgium

To Talk

Trends and Progress in Hydrogen Project Development

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To Talk