Hydrogen of the Future: Lhyfe Accelerates the Energy Transition in Germany
French company Lhyfe has officially opened its first renewable hydrogen production site in Germany – located in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Baden-Württemberg. With a capacity of 10 MW and up to 4 tonnes of hydrogen per day, it is the largest commercial renewable hydrogen facility in the country.
Built on a one-hectare plot, the facility uses electrolysis powered by 100% renewable electricity through long-term power purchase agreements with providers such as EDPR. Its modular system enables a complete process – from water treatment to compression and filling hydrogen into mobile containers for regional distribution. At full capacity, the site can fuel approximately 100 trucks per day for 400 km each with zero carbon emissions.
The site is already certified under the strict EU RFNBO standard, ensuring 100% renewable origin and full compliance with the EU’s sustainability and traceability requirements. This makes customers eligible for national and European subsidy schemes.
Lhyfe has already signed a supply agreement with H2 MOBILITY – Germany’s largest hydrogen refuelling network – and plans to supply the upcoming H2-Aspen industrial zone. The €6.4 million project is co-funded by the state and the EU through the H2-Wandel programme.
This strategic move further strengthens Lhyfe’s presence in Germany and contributes to the development of a sustainable hydrogen economy in Europe.
Source: https://drivinghydrogen.com/
UK Breakthrough: First Successful Hydrogen Blending into the National Power Grid
2% green hydrogen in the gas grid is a small step and a big leap for the UK’s energy security
The United Kingdom reached a milestone with its first real-world hydrogen blending trial: on 9 October 2025, National Gas injected a blend with 2% green hydrogen into the national gas grid, and Centrica used the mix at the Brigg power station in Lincolnshire to generate electricity for the national grid. This was a real-conditions test covering the entire gas path—using commercial assets and strict safety rules. The turbine ran on the new blend for one hour, showing it is technically and operationally viable. The green fuel was produced via renewable electrolysis, in line with the UK Low Carbon Hydrogen Standard.
The innovation shows how existing gas infrastructure can be adapted for a low-carbon future without major new investment. The benefits are several. First, it reduces emissions from gas-fired capacity that supports the grid when wind and solar output drop. Second, it keeps costs lower by using existing infrastructure—pipelines and turbines. Third, it creates new demand for green hydrogen and encourages investment in regions such as the Humber. Finally, the system can absorb surplus renewable electricity and use it for storage and balancing.
The government is consulting on allowing up to 2% hydrogen in the national network, while the sector proposes raising this to 5% as technology advances. The next steps include higher blends, longer trials, and assessments of safety and durability. The demonstration shows that hydrogen blending is a flexible, scalable path toward net zero emissions and a more resilient energy system.
Source: https://www.atlanticrenewables.co.uk/
Spain Accelerates Hydrogen Revolution with Nearly 400 Projects by 2030
Spain’s renewable hydrogen sector continues gaining momentum with the release of the updated “AeH2 Projects Census 2025.” The data includes a total of 399 projects across the full hydrogen value chain, representing an investment of over €33 billion, of which €2.8 billion comes from public funding.
The estimated installed electrolysis capacity by 2030 reaches 13.3 GW – surpassing Spain’s national target of 12 GW and aligning with the 2026–2030 electricity planning framework.
The projects span the full spectrum – from research to commercialisation:
- 124 research projects (TRL 3–4)
- 125 demonstration projects (TRL 5–8)
- 145 commercial projects
If all commercial projects are completed, capacity could reach 20 GW with up to 2.65 million tonnes of hydrogen annually. This would significantly contribute to decarbonising the economy and enhancing national energy independence.
Despite the progress, the sector still faces key challenges – grid access, insufficient demand, and limited public financing remain major barriers.
Source: https://strategicenergy.eu/
