Education, Training & Lessons Learned
The H2Excellence Project-Fuel Cells and Green Hydrogen Centers of Vocational Excellence Towards Achieving Affordable, Secure, and Sustainable Energy for Europe
Feb 2025
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The demand for green hydrogen (H2) and related technologies is expected to increase in the coming years driven by climate changes and energy security of supply issues amid the European and global energy crises. The European Green Deal and REpowerEU Plan have identified H2 as a key pillar for reaching climate neutrality by 2050 and for the intensification of hydrogen delivery targets bringing the large-scale adoption of hydrogen production and applications and stressing the need for a skilled workforce in emergent H2 markets. To that end the H2Excellence project will establish a Platform of Vocational Excellence in the field of fuel cells and green hydrogen technologies with an educational and training scheme to tackle identified skill gaps and to implement life-long learning opportunities. This project aims to become a European benchmark in training and knowledge transfer incorporating the entire hydrogen value chain. The work is supported by the Knowledge Triangle Model integrating education research and innovation efforts to build a dynamic ecosystem in the green hydrogen sector. In this work activities conducted so far by LNEG as a project partner and expected impacts are highlighted. Those activities are based on a stakeholder needs assessment conducted by project partners and on the knowledge and experience accumulated in research activities developed in the Materials for Energy research area.
The Evolution of Green Hydrogen in Renewable Energy Research: Insights from a Bibliometric Perspective
Dec 2024
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Green hydrogen generated from water through renewable energies like solar and wind is a key player in sus tainable energy. It only produces water when used making it a clean energy source. However the inconsistent nature of solar and wind energy highlights the need for storage solutions where green hydrogen is promising. This study uniquely combines green hydrogen (GH) and renewable energy (RE) domains using a comprehensive bibliometric approach covering 2018–2022. It identifies emerging trends collaboration networks and key contributors that shape the global landscape of GH research. Our findings show a significant yearly growth in this research field averaging 93.56 %. The study also identifies China Germany India and Italy as leaders among 76 countries involved in this area. Research trends have shifted from technical details to social and economic factors. Given the increasing global commitment to achieving carbon neutrality understanding the evolution and integration of GH within RE systems is essential for guiding future research policy-making and technology development. The analysis categorizes the research into seven main themes focusing on green hydrogen’s role in energy transition and storage. Other vital topics include improving hydrogen production methods assessing its climate impact examining its environmental benefits and exploring various production techniques like water electrolysis and photocatalysis. Our analysis reveals a 93.56 % annual growth rate in GH research highlighting key challenges in storage integration and policy development and offering a roadmap for future studies. The study highlights areas needing more exploration such as better storage methods integration with existing energy infrastructures risk management and policy development. The advancement of green hydrogen as a sustainable energy solution depends on innovative research international collaboration and supportive policy frameworks.
Bibliometric Analysis of Global Publications on Management, Trends, Energy, and the Innovation Impact of Green Hydrogen Production
Dec 2024
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The aim of this bibliometric analysis was to evaluate the evolution of scientific research in hydrogen focusing on green hydrogen production storage and utilization. Articles from prominent databases were analyzed revealing a strong emphasis on sustainable hydrogen technologies through keywords like “hydrogen production” “green hydrogen” and “solar power generation”. Mature research areas include production methods and electrolysis while emerging topics such as energy efficiency and policy are gaining traction. The most-cited papers from Energy Conversion and Management to the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy cover techno-economic assessments and case studies on deploying hydrogen technologies. Key findings highlight the variability of the Levelized Cost of Hydrogen (LCOH) across technologies and regions. Deep learning applications including Fast Fourier Transform-based forecasting and explainable AI models are transforming production optimization while Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) emphasizes renewable energy’s role in reducing carbon intensity and resource consumption. Diverse strategies such as fiscal incentives for wind energy and use of urban waste underline the importance of local solutions. This analysis reflects the rapid growth of hydrogen research driven by international collaboration and innovations in sustainable production storage and optimization. It is hoped that this paper will help to shed more light on the current and future understanding of green hydrogen.
The Hydrogen Education and Research Landscape - October 2024
Oct 2025
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This report includes information on European training programmes educational materials and the trends and patterns of research and innovation activity in the hydrogen sector with data of patent registrations and publications. It is based on the information available at the European Hydrogen Observatory (EHO) website (https://observatory.cleanhydrogen.europa.eu/) the leading source of hydrogen data in Europe. The data presented in this report is based on research conducted until the end of August 2024. The training programmes section provides insights into major European training initiatives categorized by location. It allows filtering by type of training focus area and language. It covers a wide range of opportunities such as vocational and professional trainings summer schools and Bachelor's or Master's programmes. The education materials chapter summarizes the publicly accessible educational materials available online. Documents can be searched by educational level by course subject by language or by the year of release. The section referring to research and innovation activity analyses trends and patterns in the hydrogen sector using aggregated datasets of patent registrations and publications by country.
Gamified Learning for Sustainability: An Innovative Approach to Enhance Hydrogen Literacy and Environmental Awareness Through Simulation-Based Education
Mar 2025
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The transition to sustainable energy systems presents a critical challenge for the 21st century necessitating both technological advancements and transformative educational strategies to foster awareness and knowledge. Hydrogen technologies are pivotal for decarbonization yet public understanding and acceptance remain limited. This study introduces and evaluates a novel gamified educational framework uniquely integrating simulationbased learning collaborative problem-solving and adaptive instructional scaffolding to enhance hydrogen literacy and sustainability awareness. Unlike traditional pedagogical approaches this method actively engages learners in real-world decision-making scenarios bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical applications. This study involved adolescents aged 13–15 from two distinct educational and cultural contexts one in Europe and one in the Middle East. A pre–post study design assessed knowledge acquisition gamification engagement and environmental awareness shifts. Findings reveal statistically significant improvements in technical knowledge and strong positive perceptions of gamified learning as an effective sustainability education tool across both cultural groups (Europe and the Middle East). Variations in engagement across cultural contexts suggest the need for adaptive context-sensitive educational frameworks. While the findings indicate significant short-term knowledge gains this study does not assess long-term knowledge retention which remains an important area for future research. This research contributes to sustainability education by demonstrating how strategically designed gamification can foster behavioral engagement enhance environmental literacy and support the global energy transition agenda. This study offers a pioneering perspective on integrating interactive learning methodologies to cultivate sustainability competencies among younger generations.
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