Paul McCormack

1 month ago | energycentral.com | Paul McCormack

There has been a lot attention given to hydrogen in the past years both in the policy arena and within the energy industry, indeed the term “hydrogen-hype” has been used. This has introduced some noise into an otherwise constructive, but at the same time divided, discussion. Divided yes, because now as we sit in the first half of 2025 there is no clear path for the use of hydrogen in our future energy system.

Mar 4, 2025 | energycentral.com | Paul McCormack

Hydrogen is the missing link in the clean energy equation, acting as a the critical energy buffer needed to unlock the full potential of renewable power, providing a flexible and scalable solution to a grid that is increasingly saturated and constrained.. As Fatih Birol of the International Energy Agency (IEA) stated in Energy Week I London in February 2025, 'globally there were 1600GW of renewable energy projects waiting to be connected to the grid.

Feb 18, 2025 | energycentral.com | Paul McCormack

IntroductionHydrogen as a clean substitute of fossil fuels will deliver on expectations in very near future, driven by the inevitable energy need, desire and transition towards a decarbonised economy. Green hydrogen technologies will play a fundamental roles across all of industry, mobility and more. We are now in the era of Hydrogen reality, Hydrogen remains in the focus of securing sustainable solutions to tackle the triple crisis of climate challenge, energy security and energy cost.

Feb 17, 2025 | energycentral.com | Paul McCormack

IntroductionThe world is at a critical juncture in its transition to a low-carbon economy. The current grid-centric approach to energy solutions is facing significant challenges, particularly with regards to integrating renewable energy sources and supporting the growth of new clean energy-driven technologies, such as the AI revolution. The grid is already at saturation point, unable to accommodate more intermittent renewables, resulting in massive curtailment and wasted energy.

Feb 12, 2025 | energycentral.com | Paul McCormack

Ireland is on a journey to become a leading technical test bed for hydrogen hubs, new R&D, and innovative hydrogen technologies. The country's unique combination of natural resources, research institutions, and industry expertise makes it an ideal location for the development and testing of hydrogen-based solutions➡️ Why Ireland? 1. Ireland has an abundance of renewable energy resources, which can be used to generate green hydrogen2.