Viritech on COP 29 Hydrogens Role in a Clean Future
We were encouraged by the inclusion of a Hydrogen Declaration in the COP29 Declaration and Pledges Letter, and Viritech applauds the recognition of hydrogen as an essential element of the global agenda for renewable energy and a clean/zero-emission future for our planet.
Importantly, the declaration rightfully addresses concerns that:
Current policies on renewable energy, near-zero emissions and low-carbon hydrogen are insufficient to meet global climate objectives
Currently, only 1.05% of global hydrogen production is produced sustainably
It also points out how incredibly relevant hydrogen is in targeting particular end-use sectors that remain difficult to decarbonise and is pragmatic in the sense that whilst we should continue to strive for zero-emission solutions, we should not negate low(er) emission improvements in lieu of perfect solutions – this is very much in line with Viritech’s thinking, with hydrogen combustion an important bridge technology – see my colleague Matt Faulks’ recent Blog.
We also welcome the support for an intersectional approach amongst all stakeholders across the hydrogen value chain and across the globe to ensure just and safe innovations. Customers and end-users of hydrogen powered vehicles, marine vessels, aircraft, and static generators will need joined-up solutions if they are to engage with this vital technology, and Viritech is committed to working with industry partners to deliver holistic solutions.
In this vein, we especially applaud the references to the need for standardisation and sharing of best-practices, with continued investment in research, development and demonstration projects. This is very much the path that Viritech has been on since launching in 2021 with the mission to become a leading developer of hydrogen power solutions through the development of scalable technologies to deliver optimised solutions.
We are therefore proud to highlight that, despite being a relatively small and young company, Viritech stands at the forefront of this vital emerging industry, as a thought leader and trusted development partner for OEMs and Tier-1 manufacturers across the automotive, aerospace, marine and distributed power industries. Through enabling technologies such as our H2 Fill controller, fuel cell specific control modules, in-house developed power electronics, composite pressure vessel resin system, and hydrogen combustion generators and range-extenders, we are continuously pushing the boundaries of innovation, collaboration and standardisation across the hydrogen power sector.
Tuur Knevels
Hydrogen Project Engineer
As a Hydrogen Project Engineer, Tuur Knevels combines his academic background in Aerospace Engineering with hands-on experience in Hydrogen Motorsport and European youth representation to inspire and drive change for a more just and sustainable tomorrow.
