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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.

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 Labs Recognised for Sustainable Practices – Joins Ireland’s Green Lab Leaders

31 July, 2025

FreeHydroCells has been recognised as a Green Lab Leader under Ireland’s Sustainable Laboratory Certification Programme. This marks a major milestone in our commitment to sustainable research practices — both in the way we work and in the clean energy technology we are pioneering. Learn more about our efforts to reduce waste, optimise energy use, and develop next-gen solar-to-hydrogen systems.

FreeHydroCells: A Bold New Path for Clean Energy and Climate Action

19 May, 2025

FreeHydroCells is reimagining green hydrogen from the ground up. By eliminating rare materials and embracing decentralised, modular systems, the project offers a bold, affordable, and community-focused path to clean energy. In this post, we explore how FreeHydroCells is tackling two of today’s biggest challenges—climate change and energy poverty—through innovation, resilience, and local empowerment.

The Urgent Case For Advancing Clean Energy Access and Affordability

28 April, 2025

Energy poverty and climate change demand bold, transformative solutions. FreeHydroCells, a groundbreaking EU-funded project, reimagines how we can produce affordable green hydrogen using local materials and self-driven systems. By moving beyond costly, centralised models, it offers a new vision for clean energy access — one that empowers communities everywhere to create their own sustainable future.

Empowering the future: Insights from the FreeHydroCells Civic Engagement Workshop

14 February, 2025

The FreeHydroCells Civic Engagement Workshop brought together experts from academia, industry, and policy to discuss the future of green hydrogen and its transformative potential. The project’s novel submerged photon-driven electrolyser system aims to make hydrogen production more efficient, sustainable, and affordable. Key discussions focused on overcoming adoption barriers, integrating local energy solutions, and aligning with EU policies to drive the transition toward a decentralised, green energy future.

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.

Alex at his poster presentation for his final year project

Student Spotlight: Alex Knowles, Forensic Science and Green Hydrogen

11 September, 2024

Meet Alex Knowles, a UCC Forensic Science student, whose passion for sustainable energy led him to the FreeHydroCells project. He shares his journey from forensic science to solar-powered hydrogen research and future chemistry ambitions.

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