This week, the HyLICAL project consortium gathered for the 2nd General Assembly at the Technical University of Denmark in Copenhagen. Over two highly productive days, project partners shared updates on the project’s progress and key developments in the journey towards building a high-performance hydrogen liquefier prototype.
The General Assembly served as an important milestone for the HyLICAL project, allowing all partners to review progress and reflect on the work done across different work packages. The focus of the meeting was to ensure that every aspect of the project is on track, from the development of magnetocaloric materials to the design and optimization of the superconducting magnet systems, and the integration of the various components into a fully functional hydrogen liquefier prototype.
Each work package leader provided informative technical presentations, which outlined recent advancements, highlighted milestones reached, and addressed challenges encountered. The presentations and discussions emphasized the importance of collaboration across the consortium to ensure the project’s continued success. Participants also enjoyed a tour of DTU’s labs, where part of the research supporting the HyLICAL project is taking place. The lab tour provided a deeper understanding of the practical work behind the complex models and designs that were presented during the meeting.
A Look into the Future of Hydrogen Liquefaction
In addition to reviewing the past year’s progress, the discussions at the assembly focused heavily on the future. The participants explored innovative solutions to make hydrogen liquefaction more sustainable and accessible, aligning with the overarching goal of the project: to contribute to Europe’s green energy transition by developing more efficient, decentralized hydrogen liquefaction technology.
The project is particularly focused on using magnetocaloric technology to significantly reduce the energy consumption and cost of liquefying hydrogen. This cutting-edge technology has the potential to be a game-changer for industries like heavy-duty transportation, renewable energy storage, and green hydrogen production. By making liquid hydrogen more affordable and widely available, HyLICAL aims to pave the way for a cleaner, more sustainable future.
Next Steps and Roadmap for 2025
As the assembly drew to a close, attention shifted to planning for the next phase of the project. The consortium outlined a roadmap for 2025, focusing on system integration, safety measures, and ensuring the demonstrator hydrogen liquefier’s successful construction and validation. The discussions reinforced the consortium’s commitment to achieving the ambitious goals set out in the project, and highlighted the key steps needed to ensure that HyLICAL’s innovations can make a lasting impact on Europe’s clean energy landscape.
Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to all the speakers for their insightful contributions, as well as to our partners at DTU – Technical University of Denmark and SUBRA A/S. Special thanks go to Rasmus Bjørk and Christian Bahl for hosting this outstanding event and ensuring its success.
The 2nd General Assembly was not only a chance to reflect on how far the project has come but also to strengthen the partnerships and teamwork that will drive HyLICAL forward in the months and years to come.
