Scientists from four countries are joining forces to change how we produce green hydrogen. Researchers from the Czech Republic (Charles University), Spain (IMDEA Energy), Turkey (Istanbul Technical University), and the Republic of Korea (Institute of Science and Technology, Jeonbuk National University, and Shawman Co. Ltd.) have launched an ambitious international project to turn sunlight and water into clean hydrogen using innovative, flexible, and low-cost materials. Green hydrogen is gaining attention as one of the most promising clean energy sources for a sustainable future. Unlike conventional hydrogen, green hydrogen is produced from renewable sources, such as sunlight, generating zero emissions during production. HYDRAGON (“From Light to Energy: Synergetic Multifunctional Materials Driving Photoelectrochemical Hydrogen Generation”) is coordinated in Spain by IMDEA Energy Institute and focuses on photoelectrochemical (PEC) technologies that use sunlight to split water—drawn from rivers or the sea—directly into hydrogen.

Recently, our European project partners – Istanbul Technical University, Charles University and IMDEA Energy – welcomed a delegation of Korean partners from KIST, Jeonbuk National University, and SAMWHAN Co. company as part of ongoing international collaboration. The visit included fruitful discussions and exchange of expertise across several institutions. A special highlight was the presentation series by two distinguished professors, Prof. Yong-Ho Ra and Prof. Dong Ick Son, whose talks brought leading perspectives on hydrogen technologies and advanced materials. We are grateful for the active engagement, inspiring lectures, and opportunities to deepen cooperation.

Sergio Carrasco, Miriam Vos, Yolanda Pérez and Patricia Horcajada from IMDEA Energy contributed to the publication of an article in FuturENERGY magazine, presenting the HYDRAGON project’s objectives, technological approach, and expected impact. The article was aimed at increasing visibility among industrial stakeholders and the energy innovation community by translating scientific concepts into accessible language. The HYDRAGON initiative showcases the technological leadership of IMDEA Energy. For more about our published work, access the full magazine article below.