February 25, 2025 | Blogs
Last week, the H2GLASS consortium gathered in Italy for a highly productive three-day meeting, bringing together the project partners to discuss the next steps in our mission to decarbonise the glass industry through hydrogen technology.
Day 1 – Vetrobalsamo
We started our journey in Milan, where we had the opportunity to visit Vetrobalsamo, one of our industrial partners. The visit included a comprehensive tour of the plant, providing valuable insights into the glass manufacturing process and the upcoming hydrogen trials.
The event was honored by the presence of the Mayor of Sesto San Giovanni, who emphasized the importance of sustainable innovation in the region, as well as an EU politician who highlighted the European Union’s commitment to supporting hydrogen as a key driver of industrial decarbonisation.
Day 2 – Zignago Vetro
On the second day, we traveled to Fossalta di Portogruaro to visit Zignago Vetro, another key industrial partner in the H2GLASS project. Here, we explored their production facilities and examined the furnace where hydrogen will be tested as a fuel alternative to fossil fuels.
In addition to the site visit, the consortium engaged in a series of work package presentations, allowing each partner to provide updates on their progress, challenges, and next steps in the project. These discussions were crucial in aligning our collective efforts toward a successful industrial demonstration of hydrogen combustion technology.
Day 3 – Murano & Stazione Sperimentale del Vetro
The final day of our meeting took us to the world-famous glassmaking island of Murano, where we visited the Stazione Sperimentale del Vetro, a leading glass research center. Here, we gained further technical insights into the role of hydrogen in glass production and discussed how research and industry collaboration can accelerate the transition to sustainable manufacturing.
One of the key highlights of our discussions was the portable electrolyzer, which will travel between our industrial demonstration sites for long-term hydrogen combustion tests starting later this year. This marks a significant step in proving the feasibility of hydrogen as a viable, sustainable fuel for glass production.
Looking Ahead
With each consortium meeting, we move closer to our goal of demonstrating and scaling hydrogen solutions for the glass industry. The insights gained from our visits to , Zignago Vetro, and Stazione Sperimentale del Vetro will directly contribute to the next phase of the project, where real-world hydrogen trials will begin.
We are excited for what lies ahead and look forward to sharing more updates as we continue to drive innovation and sustainability in glass manufacturing.
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