Carlos Merino Rodriguez
Technical Director Centro Nacional del Hidrógeno
Carlos Merino, Technical Director of the Centro Nacional del HidrĂ³geno (CNH2), has a background as an Electrical and Control Engineer. He previously worked in R&D departments in the fields of fuel cells, photovoltaics, and energy efficiency, and he has over 15 years of experience in the hydrogen field. He has expanded his research into several projects in end-use areas like stationary applications, power systems, and mobility. He is a member of technical and standardization committees focusing on hydrogen and fuel cells, and his current research interests include hydrogen coupled with electrical networks, renewable energy, and hydrogen vehicle integration.
Q & A
1. What does your organization do in the energy transition?
CNH2 is aiming to improve hydrogen technologies in collaboration with industry and academia in R&D areas in order to encourage the hydrogen economy as an important player in the energy transition and energy renewable integration.
2. Why did you agree to get involved in the Lisbon Energy Summit?
This is an inspiring event and an excellent meeting place for energy sector
3. What is one thing as an industry/society we can do today to move the needle on accelerating the transition?
Increase the usage of renewable energy and improve energy efficiency.