Japan and EU ahead in hydrogen patents

MUNICH (dpa-AFX) – When it comes to hydrogen technology, Japan and the EU take top positions. That’s according to a study by the European Patent Office (EPO) and the International Energy Agency (IEA) published Tuesday. EPO President António Campinos said, “Realizing the potential of hydrogen is an essential part of Europe’s strategy to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.” The new heavyweights in hydrogen patents are companies in the automotive and chemical sectors that focus on electrolysis and fuel cell technologies, the study said. An electrolyzer can use electricity from wind and solar plants to produce hydrogen to store energy. “The most innovative regions are now competing for the first phase of industrial deployment, with data suggesting that Europe is gaining the edge as a location for investment in new electrolyzer production capacity.” Hydrogen today is…

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