The latest hydrogen industry news, developments, and community updates.

Japanese construction company Taisei Corporation successfully operated a building entirely on solar power by combining photovoltaic generation with a hybrid energy storage system integrating lithium-ion batteries and low-pressure hydrogen storage.

Brazil's Federal District has begun operating its first full-time commercial hydrogen fuel cell bus service on a tourist route in Brasília, marking the country's transition from pilot projects to regular public transit operations.

Renewable energy specialist Moeve and Spain's gas-grid operator Enagás have officially launched the European Alliance for Green Hydrogen and its Derivatives (ERA), aiming to coordinate hydrogen production, storage, transport, and industrial applications across Europe.

UK electrolyser manufacturer ITM Power has joined Rheinmetall's Giga PtX programme to develop decentralised green hydrogen e-fuel production plants across Europe for NATO-compatible fuels.

A University of Naples Federico II study shows hydrogen production costs at Mediterranean ports range from €5.7-8.6/kg with renewables only to €2.5-13/kg in hybrid systems, with solar proving the most reliable resource.

ITM Power and Rheinmetall are collaborating to develop a Europe-wide network of decentralized synthetic fuel production plants for NATO armed forces, combining electrolyser technology with power-to-X expertise.

Ballard Power Systems named Ralph Robinett as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer to strengthen global operations and accelerate fuel cell production as demand for hydrogen solutions grows.

Clean Power Hydrogen has signed a memorandum of understanding with Koch Modular Process Systems to manufacture and license its membrane-free electrolyser technology across the USA, Mexico, and Canada.

HyOrc Corporation has partnered with Portuguese industrial company MO.RE.DA. Oils to develop a waste-to-methanol pilot plant at an existing facility in Vila do Conde, Portugal, leveraging an already-licensed industrial site to accelerate permitting.

A new study has mapped regions in Brazil showing the greatest potential for green hydrogen production and utilization, highlighting areas suitable for development of the emerging sector.

The African Development Bank's SEFA programme is accepting proposals for pre-investment financing to support green hydrogen production and derivative projects across Africa, with funding designed to reduce early-stage risks and attract private investors.

InterContinental Energy has secured AUD 1.6 million in government funding to develop a digital twin for its P2(H2)Node, a standardized modular system for large-scale green hydrogen production integrated with renewable energy facilities.