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With today`s #Earthday, more than 500 companies will be showcasing their products for the use of hydrogen in industry and business at this year’s “Hannover Messe”. This makes the trade fair location in Lower Saxony the world’s most important and largest one for the hydrogen economy. From 22 to 26 April, users of the H2 key technology will be able to get a holistic picture of the innovative and competitive capabilities of Proton Motor hydrogen fuel cells at the “Hydrogen + Fuel Cells Europe” industry platform in hall 13 (booth no. E34). The Proton Motor Sales team and experts help to find the right hydrogen fuel cell solution for applications in energy transition projects from concept to operation. On April 24 at 1:45 p.m., Proton Motor Sales Manager Albert Stangl does give a lecture at the “Technical Forum” (hall 13/A30) on the topic “The fuel cell and its potential in stationary applications”.

Clean Power Net: A strong industry voice for climate protection and the energy transition of Germany as a business location

As a long-standing partner of the “Clean Power Net” (CPN) innovation cluster, Proton Motor Fuel Cell GmbH supports the first CPN Position Paper. The industry network’s four-page document published ahead of Hannover Messe 2024 focuses on the core topics of the “Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action” with the demand for the development of sustainable, decentralised energy supply infrastructures. In addition, national strategies for the decarbonisation of stationary and critical applications are to be accelerated. The current 17 CPN member companies are appealing to political decision-makers to support the market ramp-up of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.

Proton Motor Fuel Cell has now been invited to the event “Hydrogen Enterprises in Dialogue” with the German ministries “Federal Ministry for Economic Co-operation and Development” (BMZ) and “Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action” (BMWK). This was a perfect platform for exchange between policy makers and industry stakeholders. The presentations provided important impetus and sent a signal that the national and European hydrogen ramp-up can only succeed in close collaboration between industry and politics.

Decarbonisation objectives for the energy transition

Proton Motor also recently participated in a “Hydrogen Round-Table” in London to discuss the possibilities of the energy transition. Bringing together leading producers, innovators and investors from across the hydrogen value chain, the meeting – co-hosted by “Hannam & Partners” and “Celicourt Communications” (view image_(c) Celicourt) – highlighted the invaluable role of these stakeholders in achieving decarbonisation objectives.

“Hydrogen Europe” is the European association representing the interest of the hydrogen industry anand promoting hydrogen as an enabler of a zero-emission society. With more than 500+ members incl. Germany`s hydrogen fuel cell producer Proton Motor Fuel Cell GmbH, the entire value chain of the European hydrogen and fuel cell ecosystem is encompassed. Hydrogen Europe has published its Manifesto for the 2024 European Elections (6-9 June), highlighting the benefits of hydrogen to Europe’s competitiveness, job creation, and climate goals. The Manifesto (link below) emphasises the benefits of a healthy hydrogen sector – more jobs, global development, and more routes to decarbonisation.

European initiatives make hydrogen attractive | Clean Hydrogen Partnership

According to the study “Fuel Cell Market Size – Share and COVID-19 Impact Analysis”, which spotlights on Proton Motor as a key company in hydrogen fuel technology, the formerly “Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking” (FCH JU; now renamend to “Clean Hydrogen Partnership”) estimated that by 2050, hydrogen fuel would account for arround 24 percent of the total energy consumption.

The European private-public collaborative was responsible for the successful financial management of the “Fit-4-AMandA” project (Fit-4-Automatic Manufacturing and Assembly) from 2017 to 2019. The programme also received funding from the European Union’s research and innovation initiative “HORIZON 2020” as well as from “Hydrogen Europe” and “N.ERGHY”. The so-called “Stack Robot” (see photo), which was symbolically launched in September 2019 by the Bavarian Minister of Economic Affairs and Energy Hubert Aiwanger (left) and Proton Motor Chairman Helmut Gierse, will form the focal point of Proton Motor Fuel Cell’s new production facility in the Munich metropolitan region. It will therefore continue to be a central element in the technological hydroverse for the future.

For 25 years, the innovative high-tech manufacturer Proton Motor Fuel Cell from the Munich metropolitan region has been working to combat climate change through independent, sustainable energy solutions „Made in Germany“ for decarbonisation on the European continent and in England. Bavarian-British trade relations after Brexit were currently on the agenda at an informal exchange meeting with the Bavarian State Minister for European Affairs and International Affairs, Mr. Eric Beisswenger (see picture below_(c) Bavarian State Chancellery_Press).

At the high-calibre meeting with various companies from the Free State of Bavaria that are active across sectors, the focus was on the future of economic co-operation between Bavaria and Great Britain. Proton Motor Fuel Cell GmbH was invited as an expert for the hydrogen market segment and illustrated the importance of hydrogen fuel cells in the stationary sector through Mr. Christoph Pauli (Governmental Affairs).

Royals visited Proton Motor power plant in Orkney’s | Sainsbury’s truck runs on Proton Motor’s HyRange® system

The fuel cell specialist, which was founded in 1998, has a long-standing relationship with England. Back in 2017, Proton Motor Fuel Cell completed an emission-free hydrogen fuel cell container power plant “HyShelter®” for the city of Kirkwall on the Orkney Islands, which provides up to 75 kW of electrical and thermal clean energy for ships and port buildings. The heir to the English throne couple learned about the Proton Motor application when they visited the “European Marine Energy Centre” (EMEC) in Orkney’s in the spring of 2021. Three years ago, a “Memorandum of Understanding” was signed with the British company “Electra Commercial Vehicles Limited” for the joint development of the zero-emission fuel cell truck market in the UK and Ireland. As a leading manufacturer of electric trucks, Electra carried out an initial vehicle test for the “Tees Valley” pilot project in 2022.

Teaser caption: The Royal Highnesses, Princess Catherine and Prince William, have been photographed in front of Proton Motor`s containerised HyShelter® fuel cell power plant in Orkney`s in 2021._(c) Courtesy of EMEC_Colin Keldie

Proton Motor Fuel Cell`s listed UK parent company “Proton Motor Power Systems plc”, which issues the green energy share “PPS” on the London Stock Exchange, has published the “Full Year Trading Update” for the financial year ended December 31, 2023. With a total order intake of GBP 2.5 million, the value of hydrogen fuel cell system sales increased by 40 percent to GBP 2 million.

An opening ceremony of the new production facility in Fuerstenfeldbruck (Munich metropolitan region) for the media and other relevant multipliers was held in August 2023. With the product launch of the new emission-free fuel cell system solution “HyModule® S4” – based on the innovative HyStack® development (see picture below) -, Proton Motor is providing an answer to and at the same time a statement for the ongoing market interest in hydrogen technology, especially in the potential of the stationary segment. Decentralised energy solutions for energy security and self-sufficiency are the current main topics of the (industrial) transformation.

Proton Motor Fuel Cell’s fight against climate change for a prosperous future based on zero-emission high-tech innovations is not limited to the four application sectors: Stationary, Maritime, Heavy-duty Mobility and Rail. The hydrogen fuel cell systems of the Proton Motor Hy-brand product portfolio contribute to #CleanSky and #GreenSky.

The Project “GENESIS”, funded by the EU Commission under the “Clean Sky 2” Programme, will gauge the environmental sustainability of electric aircraft in a life-cycle-based, foresight perspective to support the development of a technology roadmap for transitioning. The focus is on regional class, 50 pax aircraft to identify, design and assess prospectively the best energy storage and transmission topology.

Roadmap for sustainability in the aviation industry

From the GENESIS project collaboration of scientists and a group of experts from various fields – including Proton Motor Fuel Cell with Mr. Dr. Nils Baumann (Proton Motor Head of Fuel Cell Engineering) and Mr. Thomas Wannemacher (Proton Motor Funding Projects / Patents) – conventional as well as hybrid-electric aircraft technologies have been evaluated for the years 2030, 2040 and 2050. At the beginning of 2024, the “Journal of Cleaner Production”, which is part of ScienceDirect (a premium platform of peer-reviewed schorlarly literature), published the results of the study.

The new “HyModule® S4” product development, which Proton Motor Fuel Cell announced in the media at the beginning of the year, will be officially presented for the first time at “HyVolution Paris 2024”. Proton Motor will be exhibiting at the world’s leading trade fair for hydrogen technology from January 30 to February 1 at booth no. 4F52. With the relocation of “E-world energy & water” to its traditional date in the winter quarter – and thus a step towards normality after exceptional years in the past – this trade fair venue from 20 to 22 February is also a must at booth no. 5H118 for the Bavarian fuel cell expert as a player in the energy industry.

Proton Motor’s industrial innovation capability at Hannover Messe`s “Hydrogen + Fuel Cells Europe”

More than 500 companies will be showcasing their products for the use of hydrogen in industry at this year’s “Hannover Messe”. This makes the trade fair location in Lower Saxony the world’s most important and largest one for the hydrogen economy. From 22 to 26 April, users of the H2 key technology will be able to get a holistic picture of the innovative and competitive capabilities of Proton Motor hydrogen fuel cells at the “Hydrogen + Fuel Cells Europe” industry platform.

A live home match for the HyModule® S4 launch will be made possible by participation in “ees Europe” in the state capital of Munich in June 2024. To mark the occasion, the sales team at booth no. B2.450H also has a focus on the modular turnkey power plant “HyShelter® 240”. The core components of the containerised Proton Motor solution for the generating of electrical and thermal energy, which has already established itself as a bestseller since its market maturity in 2021, are based on three “HyFrame®” systems.

This week, the parent company “Proton Motor Power Systems plc” of Proton Motor Fuel Cell GmbH reported for the first time in a stock exchange announcement about the introduction of the new fuel cell system solution HyModule® S4. The new system offers a simple ‘plug and play’ solution for markets seeking an emission-free energy source alternative to traditional diesel and natural gas generators. This includes residential housing, small industrial complexes as well as emergency and off grid power supply seeking seasonal energy storage and combined heat and power applications.

The HyModule® S4 product is designed to offer a lower power range, using Proton Motor’s proprietary “HyStack® 200” liquidcooled fuel cell technology. The introduction of this new product will be complementary to the Company’s existing stationary application offerings, including the higher power system “HyModule® S8”.

Dr. Faiz Nahab, CEO of Proton Motor, said: “We are pleased to announce the introduction of our HyModule® S4 system, developed to deliver hydrogen solutions to smaller power generation needs. The successful presentation of this new product reaffirms the Company’s commitment to commercialisation, through the continuous development and refinement of our hydrogen technology, as well as the increasing interest in innovative hydrogen technology to support the energy transition.”

Caption: The HyModule® S4 will be presented for the first time at HyVolution Paris 2024, one of the world’s leading hydrogen trade fairs, from 30th January to 1st February 2024. Proton Motor will once again participate in the successful event for the hydrogen economy as an exhibitor at booth no. 4F52.

Towards the end of the year, it’s time to look back again, but also to look ahead. Proton Motor Fuel Cell GmbH celebrated its 25th company anniversary in 2023 with the presentation of the new second production site. We are always happy to share our activities and success with you! For the H2 industry, customers and co-operation partners, stakeholders and media multipliers in order to continue on the climate-positive path with such motivating messages.

Proton Motor would therefore like to say “Thank you” for the excellent collaboration and is looking forward to a new exciting hydrogen fuel cell year 2024 together! Above all, stay healthy and at peace!

Blessed Christmas to everyone, the employees of a great team, the families and friends, on the world – the blue planet – our unique #oneworld living space: Earth!

Please find below downloads of selected news highlights 2023 in words and pictures.

Christmas tree in the festive season_(c) Claus Buennagel_busplaner.de

While the 28^th UN Climate Change Conference (#cop2023) is taking place in Dubai: Excitement is in the air as Proton Motor Fuel Cell is ready for the HYDROGEN DIALOGUE 2023 – Summit & Expo at booth no. 10.0-310! Today marks the beginning of an incredible journey to a climate-friendly future at Nuremberg trade fair, where doors open to a world of innovation and dialogue in the realm of hydrogen.

On December 6/7 national and international decision-makers and experts from business, politics and science will come together along the entire value chain of the hydrogen economy. The event promotes dialogue, knowledge exchange and networking between business, politics and science to support the successful ramp-up of building international bridges for clean energy.