Federal University of the Municipality of MG Will Receive R$30 Million From German Agency for the Construction of a Green Hydrogen Production and Research Center (GHPPC)

Written by Valdemar Medeiros

Published on 01/11/2021 at 11:37

Updated on 01/11/2021 at 12:01

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The Federal University of Itajubá (Unifei), in MG, will receive investments of R$ 30 million from GIZ for the construction of a research center focused on Green Hydrogen. The university already has the support of several entities, and the project promises to generate thousands of jobs

The Federal University of Itajubá (Unifei), located in southern MG, has been informed that it is one of the selected institutions by the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) to receive investments of 5 million euros, equivalent to 30 million Reais in direct conversion, for the construction of a Center for Production and Research in Green Hydrogen (CPPHV).

Federal University Will Be a Pioneer in Energy Development

With the construction of the center focused on green hydrogen, the Federal University of the municipality of MG will become a pioneer in clean energy growth on a global scale. Green hydrogen can replace all fossil fuels, with the advantage of not contributing to CO2 emissions that negatively impact the environment.

The Federal University is already promoting several initiatives to obtain hydrogen through gas reform, as well as the use of hydrogen in combustion engines. The CPPHV will have 1 MW of installed power and is expected to be completed at the Federal University of the municipality of MG in 2023.

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The project for the construction and development of the CPPHV already has several partnerships with entities that believe in the potential of research with green hydrogen.

According to Jamil Haddad, a volunteer professor, the Federal University of the municipality of MG already has the interest of CEMIG regarding energy storage and the AMAGGI Group, one of the largest Brazilian producers of grains and plant fibers.

Furthermore, Memorandums of Understanding have been signed with FIAT for the use of green steel. Meetings have also been held with VALE Energia for the use of hydrogen in transportation vehicles. ThyssenKrupp will contribute with the technological support of the center. Other contributions also come from MAHLE, FAPEPE, INOVAI, and PS Soluções, among others.

Unifei Comments on the Received Investment

According to Edson Bortoni, Rector of Unifei, this initiative is linked to the initial purposes of the university’s foundation in 1913, establishing energy sustainability as its main focus. It concerns an untouchable capital built over more than 100 years and cannot be disregarded.

For Ancelotti, Vice-Rector of Unifei, naturally, every researcher at the university is free to operate in various fields of science that they prefer. However, if in some way, their research can be linked to energy issues, they will undoubtedly be able to leverage the capital to facilitate resource acquisition and boost their research.

Federal University of the Municipality of MG Will Receive R$30 Million From German Agency for the Construction of a Green Hydrogen Production and Research Center (GHPPC)

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