Zero-emission transportation, greater flexibility of the electricity grid and cleaner industrial processes are all necessary to realise energy transition. Hydrogen, thanks to its characteristics, has the potential to contribute significantly to the achievement of this ambitious goal. Kiwa, thanks to our expertise in the gas sector and to our wide knowledge of related infrastructures, has a unique stance in the hydrogen market. We are active at national and international levels for technical assistance, testing, inspection and certification of solutions dedicated to this supply chain. Read more about our services in our capability statement.
Green hydrogen is produced from renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power, following the process of electrolysis, whereby water molecules are split into oxygen and hydrogen molecules using electricity.
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One of the main fields of application for which hydrogen is being explored is the conversion of conventional gas distribution networks into hydrogen networks.
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Another challenge for the entire hydrogen supply chain, and specifically for car manufacturers, is storage. Hydrogen has a very low density, which means it has to be stored at high pressure. Kiwa offers services like certification, testing and inspection for hydrogen storage.
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The heating industry can play a leading role in the technological reconversion and consolidation of the hydrogen supply chain.
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Hydrogen produced from renewable energy sources can make an important contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transport. Kiwa has an extensive test laboratory for hydrogen vehicle components.
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Hydrogen produced from renewable energy sources can make industry less dependent on natural gas and coal, improving the sustainability of energy-intensive industrial processes.
Find out more about our servicesAt Kiwa tomorrow’s energy issues are today’s opportunities. Together we work on sustainable solutions for our future energy supply.Giulia Botta - International Business Development Manager Hydrogen
We have compiled our key public documentation for you on hydrogen and are sharing it with you via the dedicated download pages. Discover in the whitepapers, infographics, case studies and videos who we are and what we do within the hydrogen field.
Kiwa and Dutch energy network company Alliander have opened the Hydrogen Experience Centre, a demonstration and training location set up as a private home where professionals learn how to convert the natural gas supply in residential areas for hydrogen application.
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Moroni & Partners, part of the Kiwa Group, has recently performed vendor technical advisor activities for Octopus Renewables, an operator specialized in investment management in the renewable energy sector, among which green hydrogen production plants.
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From March the new hydrogen powered Toyota Mirai will be in the showroom. Toyota turned to Kiwa to test new high pressure components for the new Mirai's hydrogen powertrain.
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