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New Breakthrough in Hydrogen Research from FreeHydroCells
26 June, 2026
The FreeHydroCells project celebrates a major milestone as its latest research is featured on the cover of ACS Electrochemistry. The study explores a hidden challenge in green hydrogen production—how tiny bubbles can limit efficiency—and reveals how advanced 3D-printed electrode designs can better control bubble behaviour. This breakthrough offers new insights into making hydrogen production more efficient, bringing clean energy solutions one step closer to reality.
Listening to Gases: A Conversation with Dr. Dara Fitzpatrick
14 May, 2026
An interview with Dr. Dara Fitzpatrick on how BARDS acoustic spectroscopy is transforming hydrogen production research. Discover how passive gas monitoring is advancing photoelectrochemical water splitting and enabling more efficient, scalable green hydrogen technologies within the FreeHydroCells project.
Connecting with Europe’s Leading Green Hydrogen Innovators – OHPERA Final Clustering Workshop
27 February, 2026
FreeHydroCells participated in the OHPERA Final Clustering Workshop in Valencia, connecting with Europe’s leading researchers, industry partners, and EU‑funded projects in green hydrogen and solar fuels. The event offered valuable insights on PEC innovation, materials breakthroughs, and cross‑project collaboration shaping Europe’s clean energy future.
FreeHydroCells Animation Video
19 February, 2026
Imagine a new, low-cost system deployed in individual homes and communities that produces renewable green energy, with the ability to store and manage it locally. This system, under development by the EU-funded FreeHydroCells project, is a disruptive solar-to-hydrogen energy harvesting storage solution.
FreeHydroCells Newsletter: Issue 3 Dec 2025
15 December, 2025
Read about FreeHydroCells progress and moving closer to our ambitious, groundbreaking research goals throughout 2025.
FreeHydroCells 2025 General Assembly Meeting held in Cork, Ireland
1 October, 2025
The FreeHydroCells consortium came together in sunny Cork for its September 2025 General Assembly, hosted by University College Cork and UCC Academy. Over two days, partners from across Europe shared progress, explored technical challenges, and strengthened collaboration on the project’s mission: transforming solar energy into green hydrogen at scale.
FreeHydroCells at ISF5: Reflections from the Solar Fuels Community
22 September, 2025
FreeHydroCells was represented at ISF5, where over 300 researchers explored advances in solar fuels. Elise Bérut and Estelle Le Baron from CEA shared insights on bridging fundamental research with real-world deployment. Their reflections highlight the need to connect innovative materials science with scalable, practical solutions.
3D Printing for Green Hydrogen – The future of sustainable energy with Dr Matthew Ferguson
7 August, 2025
Dr. Matthew Ferguson, postdoctoral researcher at UCC, shares how 3D printing and electrochemistry are coming together in the FreeHydroCells project to create efficient, sustainable hydrogen production technologies.
FreeHydroCells Newsletters
FreeHydroCells Newsletter: Issue 3 Dec 2025
15 December, 2025
Read about FreeHydroCells progress and moving closer to our ambitious, groundbreaking research goals throughout 2025.
FreeHydroCells Newsletter: Issue 2 Dec 2024
18 December, 2024
Find out how FreeHydroCells' scientists have been moving closer to their ambitious, groundbreaking research goals in Year 2 of the project.
FreeHydroCells Newsletter: Issue 1 Nov 2023
30 November, 2023
The first annual project newsletter features news and updates on activities over the first 12 months of the project.