Hydrogen Innovators

As artificial intelligence continues its rapid expansion, the energy and water demands of modern data centers are reaching a massive inflection point, threatening to push an already saturated electrical grid past its limits. In this episode of Hydrogen Innovators, hosts Emma Kerr and Milenia Rojas sit down with Yuval Bachar, Founder and CEO of Edge Cloud Link (ECL). A veteran infrastructure architect who previously led hardware strategy at Microsoft, Facebook, and LinkedIn, Yuval discusses ho...

In this episode of the Hydrogen Innovators Podcast, we speak with Pete Johnson, CEO of Koloma, about the promise of geological hydrogen, the lessons he has carried from scaling Monolith Materials, and the opportunities and uncertainties shaping the hydrogen sector today. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on scale, innovation, and one of the most exciting new frontiers in hydrogen. #HydrogenInnovators #WhiteHydrogen #NaturalHydrogen #HydrogenEconomy #CleanTech #EnergyTransition #StanfordPo...

Ammonia is often associated with fertilizers, but it might just be the "Trojan Horse" that allows the hydrogen economy to finally scale. In this episode of Hydrogen Innovators, we sit down with Seonghoon Woo, CEO and co-founder of Amogy, to explore how their breakthrough ammonia-cracking technology is unlocking carbon-free power for heavy-duty mobility and industry. Seonghoon explains why ammonia’s energy density and existing global infrastructure (200+ ports and thousands of miles of pipelin...

In this episode of the Stanford Hydrogen Innovators Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Marc Bednarz, an accomplished electrochemist, project developer, and CEO of Cohyba, who has spent over two decades building hydrogen and clean energy technologies across Europe, Asia, and the world. Marc shares a rare inside look at what project development really means for large-scale green hydrogen and Power-to-X projects — from technology selection and bankability to engineering integration, financing, and of...

In this episode, we sit down with Ivana Jemelkova, Chief Executive Officer of the Hydrogen Council, to explore global hydrogen progress and what it really takes to turn vision into scale. Ivana shares insights from the Council’s new Global Hydrogen Compass report, revealing over $110 billion in committed investments and 510 projects worldwide, and breaks down what’s driving momentum across China, North America, and Europe. We explore the essentials for growth demand, policy clarity, standard...

Hydrogen storage might not be flashy, but it’s foundational. In this episode of Hydrogen Innovators, we sit down with Kamden Maas, U.S. Sales Manager at Atlanta Cylinders, to unpack how Type I all-steel cylinders are helping projects move from pilot to deployment. Kamden explains why long-lived, stackable, high-pressure steel storage (700 bar U.S.; up to 1000 bar in the EU approvals) can cut costs versus composite alternatives, what third-party certifications (DOT/ASME vs. ISO) really mean fo...

In this episode of Hydrogen Innovators, co-hosts Emma Kerr and Melania Rojas Mendoza sit down with Sridhar Kanuri, Global Chief Technology Officer for both HyAxiom and Doosan Fuel Cell corporation. With decades of experience in hydrogen and electrochemical systems, Sridhar shares his insights on deploying fuel cell and electrolyzer technologies at scale—from hospital microgrids to hydrogen-powered AI data centers. The conversation covers everything from the challenges of scaling lab innovatio...

In this episode of the Hydrogen Innovators podcast, we sit down with Pierre-Etienne Franc, a global leader in hydrogen investment and infrastructure. As the CEO of Hy24, the world’s largest clean hydrogen infrastructure fund, and co-founder of both FiveT Hydrogen and the Hydrogen Council, Pierre-Etienne has played a pivotal role in shaping the hydrogen economy from multiple angles: finance, policy, and industrial deployment. Pierre-Etienne walks us through his journey from launching Air Liqui...

Patrick Molloy, Principal at RMI’s Climate-Aligned Industries program and co-host of Everything About Hydrogen, joins the Hydrogen Innovators Podcast to explore ammonia’s rapidly expanding role in the clean energy transition—as a shipping fuel, hydrogen carrier, and critical input for fertilizers. This episode also marks the debut of our new co-hosts, Stanford PhD students Milenia Rojas Mendoza and Emma Kerr, who bring fresh insight and sharp questions to the conversation. Together, they disc...

In this episode of the Hydrogen Innovators podcast, we welcome Jimmy Rojas, founder and CEO of Evoloh, an innovative company transforming hydrogen production through advanced alkaline electrolyzer technology. Jimmy shares his journey from academia to entrepreneurship, highlighting how Evoloh uniquely reduces hydrogen production costs by using standard, high-throughput manufacturing techniques and 100% domestic supply chains. He explains Evoloh’s strategy of focusing exclusively on stack produ...

Electric Hydrogen is working on carbon-free hydrogen production, leveraging advanced electrolyzer plants powered by solar and wind to compete with fossil fuels. Their cutting-edge technology offers hydrogen at nearly half the price of competitors, driving cost-effective clean energy. With over $700M raised through venture capital, venture debt, equipment finance, and government grants, Electric Hydrogen strategically balances financial risk to power its mission. Their innovative project finan...

In this episode we learn from Shunichiro Shimamura, COO at MOL Switch, the venture arm of Mitsui OSK lines, a major global shipping company. In 2021, MOL announced their goal to get to net zero by 2030. Find out how they aim to achieve that by listening!

In this episode, we learn from Jason Sebastian, EVP of Market Operations at Questek Innovations on material challenges related to H2 and how his team mitigates these challenges through ICME - Integrated Computational Materials Engineering.

It hasn’t been all sunshine and roses in the green H2 industry lately, only 4% of projects announced by 2030 have reached FID. Find out below what key mechanism can help us remove barriers: Reinsurance!!! Thrilled to launch our 18th episode of the Hydrogen Innovators Podcast with Dr. Kathrin Ebner, working on risk and (re)insurance at Munich Re. Give it a listen and learn more about how Kathrin and her team remove barriers in the green hydrogen world by offering risk transfer solutions for el...

In our 17th episode, we learn from Paul Nelson Managing Partner at Saoradh Enterprise Partners. In his conversation with Karen Baert, we learn about their data-driven approach to investing. Some key insights include: 💡 Today’s price for delivered grey hydrogen varies from ~1.5-10$ depending on the purity requirements, volumes and proximity to producers 💡 With 150 hydrogen projects announced today, the majority is in the announced/planning stage with only ~20-30% in FID or construction 💡 Equa...

In this podcast, we learn from Andy Marsh, CEO at Plug Power, how Plug Power is a one-stop-shop enabling the green hydrogen industry. Some key learnings include: The key to excelling when vertically integrating is M&A and partnershipsThe challenge of integration/putting all the building blocks together is vastly underestimatedPlug Power sees a lot of potential for hydrogen in the long-term in the stationary power market, replacing natural-gas peaker plants. At the end o...

In this episode, we learn from Florence Lambert, CEO of Genvia, a French high-temperature electrolyzer company. Key take-aways include We will need a wide range of electrolyzer technologies to decarbonize our hydrogen industry:Alkaline: (+) Proven tech, easy to manufacture (-) Less efficient, bigger footprintPEM: (+) More flexible and smaller footprint (-) Not yet proven and more expensive SOEC (High-T): (+) Solid oxide electrolyzers are at least 15% more efficient and ...

In this episode, David Jaramillo, Co-founder and CTO at Verne, explains how Verne's technology innovation enables cost-effective clean hydrogen storage and refueling to decarbonize heavy-duty transport. Verne's unique storage technology cry-compression enables a higher energy density than liquefied or pressurized (up to 700 bar) hydrogen at at least half the cost.

Sheldon Kimber, CEO and Founder of Intersect Power, demystifies hydrogen project development. Some of his golden rules and insights on effective project development include: 1️⃣ Innovative financing for large projects is typically 2️⃣ Not every long-term contract is a good contract 3️⃣ The current “flight to quality” for financiers leads to a consolidation in the project development market 4️⃣ Hydrogen deployment is much more than just a technology game. The business model matters! Nuggets of...

“Some companies see it as an existential thread, we see it as a growth opportunity.” David Burns, VP of Clean Energy at Linde, sheds light on Linde’s journey in hydrogen from legacy to pioneering new tech. Some of the key insights are: 1️⃣ Linde can build on its decades of experience in hydrogen to catalyze the clean hydrogen industry 2️⃣ For short-distance transport, David sees potential in hydrogen pipelines where possible and liquified hydrogen in other cases. 3️⃣ For long-distance, interc...

Commercial aviation has been identified as a contributor of greenhouse emissions, and is perhaps one of the most difficult industries to decarbonize--but there is a plan! Amanda Simpson, Vice President of Airbus Americas for Research and Technology and Head of Sustainability, talks about the options and opportunities within the aviation industry which will help achieve the goal of net-zero carbon aviation by 2050. Listeners will gain insight into the technological challenges, development time...

"Getting to net zero is the defining challenge and opportunity of the 21st century..." In this episode, we learn from Dr. Arun Majumdar, Dean of the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability about the exciting and challenging times in energy today. Dr. Majumdar shares his perspective on where hydrogen should and should not play a role in our energy transition. Lastly, he talks about the role the Doerr School aims to play in this transition as well as what every institution and ever...

Agriculture-related emissions account for 12% of global greenhouse gas emissions. How will hydrogen fuel our path to net-zero agriculture? In our 9th episode, Lorenzo Rosa, Principal Investigator at Carnegie Institution for Science and Assistant Professor (by courtesy) in the School of Sustainability at Stanford University, explains how hydrogen and ammonia will help us decarbonize the agriculture industry to feed the world sustainably

Want to find out how to decarbonize industry through hydrogen with existing infrastructure today? All of that while producing a valuable carbon by-product? Learn from Mothusi Pahl, VP of Business Development and Government Affairs at Modern Electron in our 8th episode. Spoiler alert: This episode has an on-the-field component to it!

In this episode, we learn from Professor Stefan Reichelstein, Emeritus Professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and Professor at the Department of Business Administration at the University of Mannheim. Internationally known for his research in economics, Professor Reichelstein demystifies what it will take to get to cost-effective clean hydrogen

To put it in Bill Gates' words, Ken is phenomenal at translating deeply scientific concepts for people without scientific expertise. Ken Caldeira is Senior Scientist at Breakthrough Energy and Staff Scientist at Carnegie Institution for Science. As an atmospheric scientist, he demystifies the climate impact of hydrogen leakage. Under the motto "I like to say that the questions we ask are driven by our values, the answers we get should be independent of our values”, he bri...

1-1-1 Hydrogen cost of $1 per 1 kg in 1 decade. Can we get there? “No One Can Whistle A Symphony, It Takes An Orchestra to Play It” As Director for the U.S. Department of Energy's (DoE) Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office, Dr. Sunita Satyapal is often referred to as the mother Theresa of hydrogen for her steadfast commitment to the industry over decades of ups and downs. When President Biden asked the Secretary of Energy what more they could do that advance the energy transition, the D...

Learn from Tom Linebarger, Executive Chairman of the Board and previous CEO of Cummins on the role of hydrogen in decarbonizing the power sector. Tom puts hydrogen into perspective compared to alternative clean power solutions and stressed the importance of a global carbon tax to advance our clean economy. We end on a personal note and learn about the importance of "life outside of work" and "providing a hand-up for others" About what a little bit of serendipity, a lot of hard work an...

Did you know that the mass of steel produced yearly is four times the mass of humans on this planet? Did you know that the steel industry accounts for almost 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions? In this episode, we learn from Assistant Professor Leora Dresselhaus-Marais. She leads a lab at Stanford focused on decarbonizing this massive and ever-growing sector.

Did you know that in 1825, none other than Jules Verne predicted that one day we would use water as a fuel? In this podcast, we learn from Dr. Ilham Kadri, the CEO of multi-billion dollar global chemicals company Solvay. Guiding Solvay through its sustainability transition, she experiences the growing role of hydrogen in our decarbonized world first-hand. While Solvay is technology and use-case agnostic, its materials advance the industry across the entire value chain. Don't miss...

In this podcast, Professor Jaramillo gives an overview of the different clean hydrogen production pathways and use cases and explains the growing role of hydrogen in a decarbonized world. Additionally, don’t miss Professor Jaramillo’s career advice (34:30) and find out who inspires him most and why (43:15) at the end of the podcast. Today, Hydrogen is a very cheap chemical feedstock and already a crucial molecule, we depend on it to live (E.g fertilisers) There won’t be...