October 2024

LIFEalps General Assembly 2024 in Bolzano

During the General Assembly of the LIFealps project held on 16th and 17th October 2024 at the headquarters of IIT Hydrogen, the project partners, SASA, IIT Hydrogen, A22, Eurac, STA, Neogy, VEK and Stadtwerke Bruneck, showed the European monitors from CINEA and ELMEN EEIG the progress the project is making in developing the infrastructure for zero-emission mobility in South Tyrol. The monitors also had the opportunity to visit the areas earmarked for the construction of the hydrogen production plant in South Bolzano.

October 2024

IIT Hydrogen at nextFSE - Fire Safety Engineering

Within the framework of the ERDF project Impact, in cooperation with UniBz for the first Master's course in Fire Safety Engineering, the next ESF - Fire Safety Engineering conference in the field of fire safety was organised at the NOI premises in Bolzano. The meeting was an opportunity to create a platform for networking, training and innovation in the field of fire safety. Dipl.-Ing. Belloni from IIT Hydrogen and Dipl.-Ing. Villotti from the Fire Prevention Office of the Autonomous Province of Bolzano presented the topic of fire safety in the field of hydrogen with the presentation ‘Hydrogen in South Tyrol: from the first production and distribution plant to new projects’. The management of the Bolzano plant and the vehicles over the years, also thanks to the development of the LIFEalps project, have contributed to the accumulation of important and shareable experience.

September 2024

Big success at the Hydrogen Expo 2024 in Piacenza!

From 11th to 13^th September 2024 took place the specialised trade fair Hydrogen Expo 2024, an appointment key event for the Italian hydrogen industry. With its own stand reflecting the new corporate brand, IIT Hydrogen and its projects confirm themselves as a reference point in the hydrogen world in Italy. There was a large number of visitors to the stand, both stakeholders in the hydrogen sector and people interested in our projects, in which LIFEalps took a special interest, with particular emphasis during the conferences where IIT Hydrogen presented its own experience. IIT Hydrogen organised a conference entitled ‘Investments in the hydrogen sector: the challenge of the business plan', moderated by CEO Eng. Claudio Vitalini, which was attended by a large audience of industry insiders. Great interest was aroused by the speech of Eng. Matteo Gius, ‘IIT Hydrogen: services supporting the development of a hydrogen supply chain in Italy and ongoing projects', as part of the conference organised by H2IT.

July 2024

Apulia region's delegation in Bolzano

Important meeting and exchange of experiences between representatives of the Apulia Region and the Province of Bolzano regarding the use of hydrogen technology in mobility. After a meeting at the Provincial Palace, the mobility representatives of the Apulia Region were hosted at IIT Hydrogen. A22 Technical Director General Eng. Carlo Costa presented the progress of the service stations on the Brenner Motorway. Eng. Vitalini and Eng. Belloni accompanied the delegation to discover the operation of a hydrogen production, storage and HRS and its LIFEalps fleet.

July 2024

2nd visit of Toyota Italia together with University of Bolzano for the 2H Mobility - Hydrogen and Hybrid Mobility

A full day of impressions exchange about zero emission mobility! Students of the University of Bolzano were hosted at the plant of IIT Hydrogen thanks to the support of Toyota Motor Italia to connect students and companies dedicated to the development of the hydrogen sector. A deep dive into the world of zero emission mobility, seeing how a H2 plant and a HRS work and learn the fundamental support of European projects to set the base of all this in South Tyrol.

July 2024

1st BVMW H2 Trophy from Munich to Bolzano

1st edition of the H2 Trophy from Munich to Bolzano! A H2 passionate group of Bavarian enterpreneurs (BVMW aka small and medium-sized enterprises) drove the whole way across the Alps to reach IIT Hydrogen in the afternoon on board of 10 Toyota Mirai. After our company presentation, the group visited our plant while cars were being refilled with green hydrogen. Guests had the chance to get information about our on-going projects on local and european basis.

June 2024

Councillor Marco Galateo visits IIT Hydrogen

The Vice-President of the Autonomous Province of Bolzano and Councillor for Italian Education, Professional Training, Italian Culture and Economic Development (Commerce, Services, Crafts, Industry), Marco Galateo, recently visited IIT Hydrogen. During the visit, the councillor had the opportunity to learn first-hand about the reality of green hydrogen produced and distributed in South Tyrol and the history of the former Institute's demonstration centre, now transformed into an engineering consultancy company specialising in the design of H2 production plants.

Councillor Galateo visited the production plant, storage facility and distributor in Bolzano, learning more about innovative hydrogen technologies and their potential, including the applications envisaged by the LIFEalps project. These technologies not only represent a step forward for sustainable mobility, but also find applications in various industrial sectors, demonstrating the vast potential of this energy resource.

June 2024

LIFEalps meets Scandria Alliance!

Stimulating exchange of experiences on European projects in Nuremberg on 7 June! IIT Hydrogen CEO Eng. Claudio Vitalini presented the LIFEalps project to members of the Scandria®Alliance committee. The Scandria®Alliance serves as a platform for cities and regions to collaborate on climate-smart multimodal transport solutions as part of sustainable regional development. The aim of the Alliance is to connect regions, communities and economies through clean and intelligent transport from Scandinavia to the Adriatic. The role of IIT Hydrogen in Bolzano on the Brenner Green Corridor axis is crucial.

May 2024

IIT Hydrogen at Motor Valley Fest 2024 in Modena!

IIT Hydrogen participated in the Motor Valley Fest 2024 in Modena, held from 2 to 5 May. This major event, organised by the Emilia-Romagna Region's automotive industry cluster, showcased the latest innovations in the automotive and motorbike sector, with a focus on high-end and cutting-edge cars. The Motor Valley Fest is a popular event involving fans and residents of the city of Modena, who are notoriously devoted to engines and racing. In the surrounding area, within a radius of 60 km, are the headquarters of world-famous companies such as Ferrari, Maserati, Lamborghini, Pagani, Dallara and Ducati, while Formula 1 is held in Imola. Among the most significant attractions, hydrogen-powered cars, including racing versions, had a dedicated space. IIT Hydrogen presented one of the cars financed by the LIFEalps project, Hyundai's Nexo, offering a broad overview of H2 service stations in Italy along with its own experience in the field.

March 2024

IIT Hydrogen is ISO 9001:2015 certified!

Important milestone for IIT Hydrogen. The ISO 9001:2015 certificate we received is a seal of approval for our hard work to ensure continued quality in the development of green hydrogen systems for mobility and industry.

March 2024

The association South Tyrolean in the World in Bolzano South!

As part of an annual meeting, the association Südtiroler in der Welt brought a group of senior citizens from different parts of Europe to South Tyrol. During their visit to IIT Hydrogen, a lively discussion on technology and future scenarios of zero-emission mobility took place. The open-minded and forward-looking group showed great interest in the potential of hydrogen in the mobility sector and openly discussed the changes that this technology can bring about.

March 2024

Think Tank Smart Mobility @ MIND in Bolzano

IIT Hydrogen recently welcomed a prestigious delegation from the Lombardy Region, accompanied by representatives of institutions, administrators and technicians from leading companies in the field of mobility and processes for hydrogen systems. The event was organised by the Think Tank of the MIND Milano Innovation District. During the visit, national and European progress and developments in the hydrogen supply chain were presented, highlighting the crucial role of the centre over the years in the advancement of these technologies. Guests had the opportunity to explore the facility and participate in in-depth discussions on the future of this promising energy source and infrastructure developments related to the LIFEalps project. Afterwards, the group visited SASA's hydrogen refuelling station, completing an informative and inspiring experience on the importance of hydrogen in the energy transition.

January 2024

New project set-up

In November 2023, an amendment request to the LIFE IP ZERO project was submitted to the European Commission. The proposed amendment concerns several key aspects of the project, such as the realisation of new hydrogen production at the Eco Centre in Bolzano and the function of the green hydrogen production plant at the IIT, together with the implementation of hydrogen filling stations. Between the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023, a significant turning point has emerged with the possibility of including new hydrogen production in the investments co-funded by the Italian National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), with the Province of Bolzano aiming to establish a 'Hydrogen Valley' on its territory. The project also includes the development of a demonstration and experimental fleet of hydrogen vehicles, the introduction of new complementary actions, some changes in partnerships and the extension of the overall project duration until 2029.

January 2024

Open day at the LBS Bolzano

The highlight of the open day at the Provincial Technical College for Crafts and Industry in Bolzano was the opportunity to see a fuel cell vehicle up close. IIT and SASA provided to the school a car from the Korean car manufacturer Hyunday, a Nexo, to give the public an even better understanding of hydrogen technology.

The vehicle and the associated hydrogen economy attracted a great interest. The audience consisted mainly of students who would like to become car mechatronics technicians and their parents. It was possible to convey an overall picture of what the current and future requirements in this profession are or will be.

October 2023

IIT to the Azores

From October 24 to 27, 2023, the Azores hosted the international conference on climate change “Encontro internacional sobre as alterações climáticas”, bringing together experts from various countries, including political representatives and authorities. IIT, represented by Edmund Gasteiger, participated as a speaker, invited by LIFE IP CLIMAZ due to previous collaborations. The conference aimed to exchange ideas on climate change projects. Edmund Gasteiger presented the LIFEalps project to an audience of around 300 people, generating significant interest and prompting further discussions. The conference included excursions to showcase regional Azorean projects, focusing on energy supply, waste management, sustainable construction, and the protection of endemic flora and fauna. Networking events aimed at fostering connections among conference participants, emphasizing mutual learning and international collaboration. The organization was led by "Governo dos Açores" in collaboration with the "Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e Alterações Climáticas," within the framework of the project LIFE IP CLIMAZ.

October 2023

The future with H2!

During IIT Hydrogen’s partecipation to the fair HESE in Bologna from 11^th to 13th October 2023, the project LIFEalps has been presented as a concrete development of the zero-emission strategy in our territory South Tyrol. IIT hydrogen was present with a stand at the fair and visitors and industry H2 specialists have had the chance to get to know our plant and our project of decarbonization of mobility through hydrogen services. 

September 2023

Bolzano major drives a hydrogen car

SASA Director Ruggero Rossi De Mio and IIT Hydrogen Bolzano CEO Claudio Vitalini handed over the keys of the Toyota hydrogen car Mirai to the Mayor of Bolzano, Renzo Caramaschi, in a ceremony in front of Bolzano Town Hall. The car was made available by SASA for three months within the EU LIFEalps project so that the mayor can use it as part of his representative activities. This emphasises the joint commitment to promoting sustainable mobility.

July 2023

Partners’ General Assembly

On 28th July 2023 IIT Hydrogen has hosted the annual General Assembly. In a sunny day, LIFE IP Zero / Lifealps partners have joined in the IIT meeting room to discuss all points regarding the developments of the project. All year long, direct talks define the everyday life of the project and in this occasion all partners have the chance to discuss in person.

May 2023

Mercedes Hydrogen Prototype GenH2 comes back to South Tyrol

The Bolzano Hydrogen Centre once again had the honour to host the prototype of the Daimler Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck on its way from Germany to Italy via the Brenner Pass. Already in autumn of 2022 the GenH2 had come to the centre to refuell, and now in spring, with different weather conditions, Daimler tests its hydrogen truck on the mountain roads of South Tyrol.

May 2023

Meet us in Piacenza!

Huge turnout at the Hydrogen Expo 2023 trade fair in Piacenza! Hundreds of people came to our beautiful stand from 17 to 19 May 2023. A public eager to learn more about hydrogen technology and experts interested in our ten-year experience also thanks to the LIFEalps Project!

Claudio Vitalini moderated a congress on hydrogen sustainable mobility together with SASA, A22, Alperia, Iveco, Gruber Logistics and Toyota. CTO Marco Belloni was a speaker in a conference on safety of a hydrogen plant.

March 2023

Merano City Major tests H2 Car 

The mayor of Merano, Dario Dal Medico, tested a hydrogen car for four weeks for his official duties. The vehicle, a Toyota Mirai, was made available to him by SASA within the LIFEalps project. The Mirai, which is powered by fuel cells, offers a range of 380-450 kilometres and is characterised by its quick refuelling in just five minutes. Refuelling currently takes place at the station in Bolzano, where the hydrogen is produced sustainably by electrolysis of water using energy from hydroelectric power plants in the region.