INNIO Group is pioneering a 1MW hydrogen combined heat and power (CHP) project in Austria, harnessing green hydrogen stored underground for winter energy needs. Collaborating with RAG Austria at the Underground Sun Storage 2030 project, the initiative demonstrates the feasibility of decoupling renewable energy generation from consumption. With plans to store surplus solar power as hydrogen, the Jenbacher CHP plant in Rubensdorf aims to support local energy demands sustainably. Additionally, Essar Energy Transition (EET) is working on a 125MW hydrogen CHP plant in Ellesmere Port, UK, with ambitions to significantly reduce CO2 emissions. The industry's focus on hydrogen is further emphasized by INNIO's recent Hydrogen-Readiness certificate for its Jenbacher Type 4 and 6 products, indicating a firm commitment to transitioning power plants to operate on 100% hydrogen. These developments showcase a positive outlook on hydrogen technology's role in advancing renewable energy solutions and driving carbon reduction efforts.