H2-Markets Summer School 2024 – International Exchange in Cologne
The H2-Markets Summer School 2024 took place from August 12–16 at the University of Cologne. Professors and students from our partner universities – the American University in Cairo (AUC), the British University in Egypt (BUE), and Mohammed V University in Morocco – came together in Cologne for a week full of academic exchange, collaborative learning, and intercultural networking.
In addition to a rich program of lectures, workshops, and discussions, participants had the opportunity to visit Siemens Energy in Mülheim an der Ruhr, gaining first-hand insights into hydrogen technologies and industrial innovations in the energy sector.
Prior to the Summer School, a networking and coordination week was held from August 5–9, bringing together professors from the partner institutions and the project coordination team in Cologne. As part of this week, the group also visited the Wilo Park in Dortmund – a state-of-the-art industrial site showcasing sustainable solutions in water management and energy systems.
We were also pleased to welcome guest researchers from two Nigerian universities, whose presence added further depth and diversity to the international dialogue.
H2-Markets Summer School 2025 – International Exchange in Cologne
The H2-Markets Summer School 2025 took place from August 25–29 at the University of Cologne, bringing together students and professors from our partner universities: the American University in Cairo (AUC), the British University in Egypt (BUE), and Mohammed V University in Morocco. Throughout the week, participants engaged in a dynamic program of lectures, workshops, and collaborative learning, fostering academic exchange and intercultural dialogue.
A particular highlight was the excursion to Wilo Park in Dortmund on August 29, where participants explored cutting-edge technologies and sustainable solutions in water management and energy systems. The visit left a strong impression and sparked engaging discussions on the future of green infrastructure.
Looking ahead, we are hopeful that experts from Wilo Park’s branches in Cairo will join us for the upcoming H2-Markets Winter School in Cairo, further strengthening the collaboration between academia and industry across our network.
H2‑Markets Summer School 2026 – Green Hydrogen & Renewable Energy Exchange in Rabat
The H2‑Markets Summer School 2026 took place from April 20-24 at EMI, Mohammed V University in Rabat, bringing together students and experts from the University of Cologne, AUC, BUE, and UM5. The program offered a focused week of lectures, expert talks, and hands‑on training dedicated to the full green hydrogen value chain.
Participants explored key topics such as technological challenges in hydrogen production, AI applications for energy systems, socio‑economic impacts of hydrogen deployment, and regional energy scenarios in Africa. A practical training day allowed students to work with wind and solar data for hydrogen production, concluding with team presentations and certificate awards.
A central highlight was the H2‑Markets Industrial Forum, where industry specialists from Morocco, Egypt, and Germany discussed hydrogen’s role in industrial decarbonization and the technical and economic challenges shaping future markets.
The week concluded with a field visit to OCP’s Green Energy facilities in Khouribga, offering participants firsthand insight into large‑scale renewable energy integration and Morocco’s decarbonization strategy.
The 2026 edition in Rabat strengthened collaboration across the H2‑Markets network and reinforced the project’s mission to connect academia and industry in shaping the future hydrogen economy.