World's first large-scale hydrogen engine starts generating electricity

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World's first large-scale hydrogen engine starts generating electricity  A giant hydrogen-powered engine has successfully supplied electricity to Spain's national grid in what its manufacturer says is a world first for large-scale power generation. Supporters say the technology could help balance renewable energy systems without carbon emissions.  READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/13/worlds-first-large-scale-hydrogen-engine-starts-generating-electricity  Euronews Next is a future-focused news section covering global innovation, science and technology with a European perspective. Our dedicated team of journalists aims to educate and inspire today’s leaders by providing them with analysis and insights into the people and organisations shaping our future

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00:22Behind us here we have the Vaxilla 31 hydrogen engine running on pure hydrogen,

00:27meaning it emits no carbon emissions at all, running on green hydrogen, sustainable fuel.

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01:02It's where this engine comes in to balance the renewables of wind and solar, providing firming

01:08to the grid and long duration balancing. Operating then on hydrogen you can create energy systems

01:14that are 100% renewable.

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01:48Large scale adaptation of hydrogen for the energy sector will definitely still require investments in infrastructure.

01:56So for a viable long term large scale it's going to need infrastructure such as hydrogen pipelines

02:02and more hydrogen production. So, and that's where we really need forceful regulation also

02:07to push these investments into the infrastructure as well.

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