At a ceremony in Cardiff attended by Panasonic Corporation's president and CEO, the company introduced the Panasonic HX installation, a unique system merging hydrogen fuel cells, rooftop solar panels, and battery storage. This project marks Panasonic's first venture of its kind outside Japan and aims to showcase the HX system for future commercialization. The installation, powered by 21 Panasonic fuel cells fueled by green hydrogen from nearby Protium, will provide energy and heat to Panasonic Manufacturing UK's microwave plant at Cardiff with an impressive overall efficiency of 95%. Managed autonomously through Panasonic's Energy Management System, the facility is set to operate solely on renewable energy. The heat produced as a by-product of the fuel cells will be harnessed for space and water heating, replacing the gas boiler with heat exchangers and Panasonic's heat pump technology, thereby eliminating fossil fuels from the heating process. Masaya Aiba, director of the Energy Strategy Office at Panasonic Corporation, revealed plans to expand the HX system to a Panasonic site in mainland Europe by 2025, with intentions for commercialization. However, Panasonic acknowledges the current challenge of high green hydrogen prices impacting the system's economic viability. Despite this, Panasonic remains optimistic about the future, foreseeing a decrease in green hydrogen costs and an increased market demand, particularly in Europe. The company's gradual approach involves stepping into realistic commercial business after successful installations in the UK and Germany, leveraging Europe's advanced policies to drive hydrogen market growth and sustainability initiatives.