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  • Electrolysis technology alternatives
  • German Raw Materials Agency (Dera) study
  • Green hydrogen electrolysis challenges
  • Hydrogen production geopolitical dependencies
  • Hydrogen production raw material scarcity
  • Nickel import impact from Russia to Europe
  • Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM) electrolysis: Iridium use reduction
  • Precious metals in electrolysis
  • Scandium and Iridium demand
  • Siemens AG hydrogen initiative
  • Hydrogen Production Expansion Threatened by Raw Material Shortages: A Global Perspective

    Here’s an article posted in Market Screener.

    According to the article,

    • Lack of raw materials could hinder the expansion of hydrogen production
    • It takes several years to prepare a deposit for production and make raw materials available
    • The market only invests when demand is long-term
    • A global view is needed to assess the seriousness of hydrogen intentions.
    • Germany, as a large industrialized country, is affected by these challenges

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