The 2026 Hydrogen Energy Advanced Technology and Application Exchange Conference was successfully held in Xuzhou, Jiangsu on May 23. Aligning with the "15th Five-Year Plan" for hydrogen energy, the conference focused on the theme of "Large-Scale Development of the Hydrogen Energy Industry." It was hosted by CEPRI (Xuzhou) Hydrogen Energy Technology Co., Ltd. and gathered industry elites from domestic universities, research institutes, leading enterprises, and investors in the field of solid-state hydrogen storage technology. The event was highly anticipated by industry peers, who collectively explored the current state and future trends of commercializing and scaling solid-state hydrogen storage applications.

As a critical link in the hydrogen energy supply chain, storage and transportation technologies directly determine the industry's ability to scale. Solid-state hydrogen storage, with its advantages of high safety, high volumetric storage density, and rapid hydrogen absorption/desorption, is considered a key direction for next-generation hydrogen storage. However, it faces multiple challenges related to application scenarios, cost, and standards. This forum, through keynote speeches and technical presentations, aimed to address bottlenecks in the industrial chain and build an efficient platform for technological innovation and practical application exchange.

Qiao Jianwei, Chairman of CEPRI (Xuzhou) Hydrogen Energy Technology Co., Ltd., extended a warm welcome to the attending experts, scholars, and industry colleagues. He shared the positive news that the 48,000 Nm³ solid-state hydrogen storage unit at the Jilin Da'an Hydrogen Storage Innovation Demonstration Project had successfully passed its performance acceptance tests.

During the conference, Qi Jian, General Manager of CEPRI (Xuzhou) Hydrogen Energy Technology Co., Ltd., signed a contract with internationally renowned energy professor Li Kewen, appointing him as the company's Chief Scientist.

Jiang Lijun, Chief Expert of China GRINM Group, presented on "The Current Status and Challenges of the Hydrogen Energy Industry." He outlined the development and future challenges of China's hydrogen energy sector, emphasizing hydrogen's role as a new cornerstone for building a low-carbon industrial and energy system. By combining technological cost reductions with economies of scale, low-pressure solid-state hydrogen storage is a vital component in establishing a low-cost, safe hydrogen supply chain, playing a key role in the healthy development of China's hydrogen industry.

Huang Xinmiao, Senior Partner at Dentons Law Firm, shared "Key Legal Risk Prevention Points for Energy Companies in Cross-Border Operations." Through an analysis of typical risk incidents involving Chinese energy companies expanding overseas in recent years, he detailed critical considerations for future hydrogen energy companies going global, including tariffs, compliance, intellectual property, and product liability.

Chen Haitao, Chairman of Tianjin New Hydrogen Power Technology Co., Ltd., presented on "The Application of Solid-State Hydrogen Storage in Construction Machinery." He detailed the application of New Hydrogen Power's key products—air-cooled fuel cell engines, industrial/construction-specific hydrogen fuel cell engines, and solid-state metal hydrogen storage systems—in scenarios such as industrial vehicles, long-duration energy storage, and ultra-fast charging stations.

Zhao An, Green Hydrogen & Green Electricity Technology Lead at Shanghai Hetu Engineering Co., Ltd., presented on "Industrial Applications of Solid-State Hydrogen Storage Technology." Using the first-of-its-kind large-scale solid-state hydrogen storage project (part of the Jilin Da'an Wind-Solar Green Hydrogen to Ammonia Project) as a case study, he compared the comprehensive benefits of solid-state storage versus gaseous spherical tank storage. The analysis highlighted the significant advantages of solid-state technology in operational energy consumption, land footprint, operating costs, synergy with wind/solar power, and carbon emission reduction.

Professor Li Kewen, Chief Scientist of CEPRI (Xuzhou) Hydrogen Energy Technology Co., Ltd., presented on "Hydrogen Energy and China's Energy Transition." He emphasized that the hydrogen industry is not only crucial for achieving the "dual carbon" goals but also a strategic necessity for national security and independence. Solid-state hydrogen storage, with its prominent advantages, represents a highly promising technological pathway.

Li Hui, Deputy General Manager of Suzhou Suyu Technology Co., Ltd., shared insights on "Integrated Electronic Control Supporting the Diversified Application and Scenario Practice of Hydrogen Energy." He introduced Suyu Technology's progress in application scenarios such as integrated wind-solar-hydrogen-storage hydrogen-electric coupling, hydrogen transportation, and the hydrogen-powered low-altitude economy.

Professor Zhu Yunfeng, Vice Dean of the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Nanjing Tech University, presented on "Research and Development of Solid-State Hydrogen Storage Materials Based on Titanium and Magnesium." Professor Zhang Yao from the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Southeast University presented on "The Mechanism of Nanometallic Clusters on Mg/MgH2 Hydrogen Storage." Each professor introduced their team's latest research achievements and development progress in magnesium-based and titanium-based hydrogen storage materials, respectively.

The afternoon roundtable discussion, moderated by Ji Xu (Rhodium Ji) from Platinum Hydrogen, centered on "How to Accelerate the Commercialization and Large-Scale Application of Solid-State Hydrogen Storage Technology." Experts engaged in in-depth discussions on key topics including application prospects, technological development trends, economic analysis, standard access, and the overseas expansion of hydrogen equipment, aiming to build consensus and clarify direction for industry development.

This forum comprehensively showcased the application progress of solid-state hydrogen storage technology in key sectors such as industry, energy, and transportation. It is believed that with continuous technological breakthroughs, gradual improvement of standards, and the ongoing expansion of application scenarios, solid-state hydrogen storage technology will propel the hydrogen energy industry into a new stage of development, injecting strong momentum into the green energy transition.