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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 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.
A Visit to Ireland’s First Science Studio: Kane Science Studio at UCC
31 October, 2024
Read about the unique Kane Science Studio at UCC, a one-of-a-kind space designed to inspire and engage everyone from primary school students to postgraduate researchers and industry professionals alike.
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.
FreeHydroCells Newsletters
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.
