PROJECT NEWS

On June 3rd 2023 the Piramide Cestia, one of the most peculiar monuments in Rome, was illuminated with the energy generated by the Everywh2ere Hydrogen project's fuel-cell power system.

The initiative took place at an event organised by H2IT - Associazione Italiana Idrogeno to showcase the potential role of #hydrogen in a net-zero carbon world, as well as raising awareness of the importance of a sustainable energy transition.

Which role can Hydrogen play in the energy transition?

The EVERYWH2ERE project participated at the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2023 which took place on 20 - 22 June in Brussels.

EUSEW is the biggest annual event dedicated to renewables and efficient energy which provides the opportunity for participants and stakeholders to exchange ideas on policies and best practices.

EVERYWH2ERE was one of the main projects presented at the stand "Climate change and energy transition: Innovative solutions and hydrogen applications" aiming at showcasing a wide variety of innovative technological, social and financial solutions through concrete examples and demonstrations.

On 12th June 2023 EVERYWH2ERE participated in the Hydrogen Experience, an in-depth event held by Federchimica dedicated to hydrogen and related technologies which took place at the Automotive Safety Center in Vairano (Pavia).

In the framework of the Hydrogen Experience, EVERYWH2ERE was presented during the afternoon exhibition, which showed some significant applications of hydrogen technologies.

The afternoon activities were accompanied by low-impact music provided thanks to a special DJ set powered by the Fuel-Cell Power System developed by EVERYWH2ERE.

Giannicola Loriga Head of Corporate R&D Networking & Development Strategy at RINA presented, during the last European Hydrogen Week, celebrated 24th – 28th october 2022 in Brussels, evolution and results about our project.

If you have missed his presentantion, we ecourage you to follow their talk around minute 56.

Our 25KW portable hydrogen powered genset was at the Hydrogen Energy Summit&Expo (HESE), this event is the first and foremost Italian initiative dedicated to new technologies for production, transport, and storage of hydrogen.

The genset was developed within the EveryWh2ere project. This project is coordinated by RINA and the showcase event was promoted and coordinated by our partner Environment Park.

The installation of our genset of 25kw at HeseExpo was a total success and it was visited and exhibited during three days. People attending the event had the opportunity to get to know our genset.

The EveryWh2ere project has received funding from the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking (now Clean Hydrogen Partnership) under grant agreement No 779606. This Joint Undertaking receives support from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, Hydrogen Europe and Hydrogen Europe research. 

¡Listen to Giannicola Loriga to learn more about this #H2020 project and its potential applications!

EveryWh2ere, protagonist project at the Animoca Brands Aragon MotoGP Grand Prix.

During the 16th, 17th and 18th of September, the Motorland circuit in Aragon took place and our Innovation team stood out with the installation of one of our projects.

The giant screen installed in front of the main grandstand was powered by a 100 kW hydrogen (H2) zero-emission genset developed within the framework of the EveryWh2ere project.

Pedro Casero, Head of Innovation, comments that “we tested it on Thursday to adjust operating parameters, and since then it has been in operation as the only source of energy for the giant screen, something that is normally done with diesel generators. One more step towards decarbonising both sporting events and other areas,” he celebrates.

Technical details for MotoGP operation

During the preparations over the last few weeks, the technical aspect was not too much of a concern because an LED screen, no matter how big it is, did not seem to be a challenge. Nothing could be further from the truth. This screen is designed for outdoor use, and has 5000 nits of brightness so that it can be seen correctly at a distance and in all lighting conditions, which is a very high value (a conventional TV can be around 1000 nits).

This, together with sequences with a high proportion of white (higher consumption) and very dynamic, causes changes in the power required that can reach tens of kW, and with high levels of harmonics. The design carried out at EveryWh2ere, and already validated at an Acciona site in San Sebastian, once again demonstrates the high levels of robustness and reliability that can be expected of equipment of these characteristics.

The photos show the configuration. There is a Linde platform supplying H2, a pressure regulator block with buffer storage, and the EveryWh2ere genset. The power supply to the display, being so large, requires two three-phase connectors, Casero explains.

Safety is a priority, and ensuring safety has been key to this demonstration at MotoGP. Both the technology incorporated in EveryWh2ere and the regulations that apply, as well as the procedures available, and the training of personnel, are the essential elements that provide safety in the operation of this demo.

On the other hand, Paula Barbero, Project Manager at Aragon Hydrogen Foundation, added: “At Aragon Hydrogen Foundation we know we have a long way to go, but we are excited to demonstrate that hydrogen can be an alternative to diesel and will be part of the decarbonization path of many sectors”.

Barbero said “thanks to MotorLand Aragón for this incredible opportunity, to Dorna Sports and Racingloop for their support and interest in the project. Thanks to Linde for coming hand in hand to this demo. And last but not least, thanks to our partners for their continued support during this amazing weekend!

The main objective of the EVERYWH2ERE project is to develop hydrogen-based portable generators as an alternative to current diesel generators, capable of meeting the electricity supply needs of temporary events where access to the electricity grid is difficult.

This project has achieved the #BestInnovationAward 2021 at the European Hydrogen Week. The award ceremony took place on 29 November at the FCH JU premises in Brussels. Stefano Barberis, coordinator of the EVERYWH2ERE project and business development manager at RINA collected the award and said: “Temporary power generators are widely used in cities to supply power for temporary events, concerts, construction sites, etc. Most of them are powered by engines that are powered by hydrogen. Most of them run on diesel internal combustion engines, which are very polluting. Therefore, demonstrating the use of hydrogen in fuel cell-equipped portable generators for temporary power applications at events, construction sites and film sets is a sustainable alternative.

Hydrogen Europe Research recognises the work of talented scientists in widening access to sustainable and efficient fuel cell technology for a wide range of high-impact applications.

Thanks to all of you who have voted and trusted us.

Vittoria Gratarola (FRIEM), Stefano Limonta (Genport) and Vito Alba (LINDE) make a presentation of the project, indicating its main objectives. The first two prototypes already built are also shown. It is a mix between the explanation of the project and the main places of interest where the equipment will be tested, with a video showing how the first prototypes of each power (25kW, 100kW) have finally turned out.

In November the Training Camp was held at the premises of the partner FRIEM, the partner expert in power electronics. During it, Stefano Limonta from Genport, coordinator of the partners in the technical part, together with LINDE, our gas partner that has prepared the hydrogen storage, held a session that lasted two days in which he showed the operation of the equipment to the partners in charge of the technical part. The session lasted two days and the partners in charge of the demonstration phase of the project, such as Acciona and FHa, were able to check the operation of the equipment.

Stefano Limonta from Genport, the co-ordinator of the partners on the technical side, presents the first two prototypes that have been built: 25 kW and 100 kW. The first one presents the final solution, which consists of 2 containers, one for the fuel cell and the power electronics, and the other for the high-pressure hydrogen storage. Then the steps to be followed to start up the equipment are shown. This workshop took place at the facilities of the partner FRIEM (Milan, Italy), where the validation tests of both prototypes are being carried out.

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