Airbus is developing a hydrogen fuel cell engine for its aircraft Zero emissionswhich should be operational by 2035.
France’s major airline has revealed it will install the engine between the wings and tail of the giant modified A380, according to information seen by the specialist energy platform.
Airbus added: “The A380 MSN1 flight test aircraft is currently being modified to carry liquid hydrogen tanks and associated distribution systems,” according to the Airbus website. BV Magazine.
Airbus plane
The engine uses fuel cells to convert hydrogen into electricity, and Airbus will begin conducting test flights by 2026.
The French airline giant has previously revealed plans for an aircraft that will be used liquid hydrogen fuel and combustion engines, but Glenn Llewellyn, vice president of zero-emissions technology at Airbus, said fuel cells alone could be enough to power smaller commercial planes.
He added: “If the technical goals are met, the hydrogen fuel cell engines may be able to power an aircraft capable of seating 100 passengers with a range of approximately one thousand nautical miles,” according to the website. Cnn.
Hydrogen is being promoted as a sustainable alternative to conventional jet fuel, both as fuel and for generating electricity via fuel cells.
The aviation industry produces 2.8% of global carbon dioxide emissions, but faces tougher decarbonisation challenges than other sectors.
Although hydrogen-powered aircraft have been under development since the mid-20th century, they have faced significant obstacles, most notably the lower energy density of hydrogen compared to kerosene, and the latter’s availability and low price.
The company is appreciated Airbus The French giant says that renewable hydrogen can help reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the aviation industry by up to 50%.
In June 2022, the European Commission launched the Zero Emissions Aviation Alliance, to help airlines come together and work together to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
hydrogen fuel cells
In a separate context, the company announced Sara plans to produce a brand new hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle, starting in 2024.
The Japanese company will build the cars in Marysville, Ohio, which will be the first car of its kind in North America to combine a battery and hydrogen fuel cell.
Honda will allow the driver to charge the electric car’s battery while driving around town, with the flexibility to refuel the hydrogen cells for longer journeys.
The Japanese automaker will provide more details on its next car ahead of its slated 2024 launch.
Hydrogen Vehicle Systems has announced it has received a £15 million ($17.8 million) grant from the UK government’s Advanced Propulsion Center as part of a larger funding package to support cell-powered heavy-duty vehicles. on hydrogen fuel.
Spanish cepsa
The Spanish oil and gas company, Cepsa, has revealed that it will invest in the construction of two green hydrogen production plants at its energy complexes in Campo Gibraltar (Cádiz) and Palos de la Frontera (Huelva) in Spain.
The company added that it will also invest in solar and wind energy projects to operate industrial complexes.
“Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley is a pioneering project with a production capacity of 2 gigawatts, which is 10 times larger than the largest project under construction in Europe today,” said the CEO of the Spanish company, Martin Wetselaar.
The International Energy Agency said in a recent report that “renewable and low-carbon hydrogen development projects in northwestern Europe will gradually increase in the short to medium term.”
The agency expects the production capacity of green hydrogen projects in northwestern Europe to exceed 30 gigawatts by 2030.
and the passion green hydrogen By electrolysis of water, using electricity generated from renewable sources to separate water into hydrogen and oxygen.
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