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.
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.
As part of the working groups under the DAAD ERA Fellowship – Green Hydrogen program, the DAAD fellows organised two sessions to present their ongoing research, projects, and areas of investigation. FreeHydroCells project scientist, Dr. Ievgen Nedrygailov (University College Cork), participated in this programme.
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