The second annual World Hydrogen + Solar Conference is returning after 12 months of new projects, policies and market insights have been revealed. Discover how the solar industry has ramped up its collaboration with the green hydrogen sector and what lessons have been learned to date.
This event will showcase new case studies from high-solar resource destinations from around the world. Hear from solar experts who will analyse and evaluate methods of optimizing hydrogen production from solar energy. Equally, hydrogen experts will share their views on the technical challenges and adaptions required for integrating solar technology with electrolysis on both small and large-scale projects. Learn about how LCOE pathways for solar could impact the cost of hydrogen.
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Lead Sponsor
Smartenergy
We are a Swiss-based investment company dedicated to renewable energy. We identify, develop and deliver green energy assets. We are a driving force in the ongoing transition of the industry towards green energy being focused on the deployment of solar, wind and green hydrogen projects. We are committed to pursuing the potential of hydrogen and related technology as an ideal complement for utilizing and storing renewable energy.
Smartenergy, founded 2011, is headquartered in Wollerau, Switzerland. Beyond our team in Wollerau, we rely on our own local subsidiaries in all major markets in Europe. Local knowledge and proximity to industry stakeholders allow us to identify and secure opportunities at an early stage while creating synergies across the entire value chain.
Gold Sponsors
Bosch GmbH
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. In 2024, Bosch intends to start full-scale production of distributed power stations based on solid oxide fuel-cell technology which will help overcome the global challenges of the energy transition.
Green Enesys and Viridi RE
Green Enesys and Viridi RE have been working closely over the past decade as international experts in the development, construction, operation, and maintenance of utility-scale PV Power Plants. We constructed 300 MWp and are developing 6 GWp worldwide. Over the years the companies adapted their business approach, integrating new renewable energy solutions provided by key energy technology suppliers, including thermal storage and hybrid technologies. Moreover, we are leading a consortium of companies aiming at the development of large-scale projects of generation, conversion, and distribution of green hydrogen.
Speakers
Christian Pho Duc
CTO and Managing Director H2 Projects
Smartenergy
Frank Wouters
Senior Vice President
Reliance Industries
Stephen Gauld
Managing Director and CEO
Infinite Blue Energy
Dr. Guntram Herda
VP New Business Fields & Head of Project House Electrolysis
Robert Bosch GmbH
Daniel Argyropoulos
Senior Manager Policy & Innovation
Green Enesys
Lilac Amirav
Associate Professor
Technion
Thomas Engelmann
Head of Energy Transition
KGAL Investment
Tomas Walker-Costa
Program Manager Energy & Industry
Sohar Port and Freezone
Stuart Broadley
CEO
The EIC/Chair UKESC Ministerial Task Force
Cornelius Matthes
CEO
Dii Desert Energy
Marc Rechter
Co-Founder and CEO
Resilient Group
Ahmed Elbermbali
Managing Director
Clean Energy Business Council
Agenda
10.00 CET - Organiser’s Welcome
10:05 Keynote address: Setting the scene: The case for Hydrogen from Solar
The role of blue and green hydrogen in the global mix
A view of world green hydrogen projects data
Commercial and ESG drivers of green hydrogen
What does this mean for opportunities and supply chain participation?
Stuart Broadley, CEO, The EIC/Chair UKESC Ministerial Task Force
10:25 CET - Case Study: Update on Infinite Blue Energy's Flagship project Arrowsmith
Stephen Gauld, Managing Director and CEO, Infinite Blue Energy
10:55 CET - Presentation: MENA Hydrogen Alliance and Global Collaboration
Cornelius Matthes, CEO, Dii Desert Energy
11:25 CET - Iberian eFuel Project: Converting the Iberian sun into aviation fuel
Christian Pho Duc, CTO and Managing Director H2 Projects, Smartenergy
11:45 CET - Panel Discussion: Policy Deep-dive – How is “Fit for 55” shaping the development of Hydrogen from Solar?
What is the roadmap for green hydrogen to meet 2030 targets?
Tackling the lack of capacity for the achievement of the goals - what role will solar play?
Cost gap – What is the commercial basis for meeting 2030 goals and where is the business case for solar production?
Has COP 26 changed our expectations?
Moderated by: Stuart Broadley, CEO, The EIC/Chair UKESC Ministerial Task Force
Christian Pho Duc, CTO and Managing Director H2 Projects, Smartenergy
Daniel Argyropoulos, Senior Manager, Policy & Innovation, Green Enesys
12:30 CET - Modular Electrolysis and how Bosch applies lessons from the solar industry
The electrolysis market has great attraction to companies well beyond the energy sector such as Bosch.
While considering entering such a new and seemingly attractive market, Bosch is prudent and takes into account leassons of past businesses.
Not only to satisfy worldwide H2-demand, the electrolysis industry requires a disruptive approach which deserves this name.
Bosch proposes a standardized and modularized approach which brings benefits of the automotive industry into electrolysis.
Not only in use cases with PV as source of the regenerative energy, this modularization is beneficial and offers new types of business model.
Dr. Guntram Herda, VP New Business Fields & Head of Project House Electrolysis, Robert Bosch GmbH
13:00 CET - Lunch Break
14:00 CET - Presentation: Improving Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production Efficiency with Nano-Technology
Lilac, Amirav, Associate Professor, Technion
14:30 CET - “Fireside” Discussion: How Could Policy Change Shape Fit-for-purpose Market Structures and Pricing Mechanisms?
The impact of volatile natural gas and electricity prices on project feasibility
How have different countries been managing the problem in the short term?
The role of public funding instruments in the picture
The immense potential of solar and hydrogen on the Iberian peninsula and how lessons from other regions can be applied to realise it
Marc Rechter, Co-Founder and CEO, Resilient Group
Thomas Engelmann, Head of Energy Transition, KGAL Investment
15:00 CET - Virtual Networking
15:30 CET - Presentation: MENA Region Projects Overview Update
Ahmed Elbermbali, Managing Director, Clean Energy Business council
16:00 CET - Panel Discussion: Creating an Interconnected Ecosystem for the Development of Solar Hydrogen Assets
The challenge of solar assets being remote from hydrogen demand
Transportation options: Hydrogen valleys, clusters, pipelines, and international trade
The role of ports and development objectives
Global collaboration
Marc Rechter, Co-Founder and CEO, Resilient Group
Frank Wouters, Senior Vice President, Reliance Industries
Stephen Gauld, Managing Director and CEO, Infinite Blue Energy
Tomas Walker-Costa, Program Manager Energy & Industry, Sohar Port and Freezone
16:45 CET - Closing Remarks
17:00 CET - Conference Close
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