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Raw materials – Five factors for the success of domestic lithium from geothermal energy

Fraunhofer IEG shows how geothermal energy can generate heat and lithium from deep saline water at the same time. Relevant lithium contents are present in the North German Basin; additional revenues could make projects more economical. Five factors determine the implementation.

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Green hydrogen – transport and storage can double costs

A Fraunhofer-IEG/CINES analysis shows that transport and storage can significantly increase the cost of green hydrogen by 2035, and in some cases double it in the case of peak-load power plants. Industrial customers pay significantly less infrastructure shares. Results in the webinar on July 6, 2026.

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Hydrogen White Paper: How PtX Certification Is Shaping the International Hydrogen Export Market:

Four Fraunhofer Institutes publish a white paper on PtX certification for exports from the SADC region. It compares requirements in the EU, UK, South Korea and Japan; the EU is the strictest. Early target market selection shapes plant design, costs and investments.

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