What is Hydrogen Energy & Multi-Energy at ISH China & CIHE?
Hydrogen Energy & Multi-energy at ISH China & CIHE spotlights the latest hydrogen technologies and their integration with renewables, storage, and intelligent energy management to decarbonize buildings, industry, and mobility. Curated within the Energy Solutions section, it connects global innovators, manufacturers, policymakers, and buyers through product showcases, technical exchanges, forums, and business matchmaking. The 2026 edition is expected to span 8 halls and approximately 110,000 square meters, feature around 1,300 exhibitors, and welcome about 78,000 visitors. Attendees can explore hydrogen use cases including fuel cells for transportation, low-carbon industrial applications, renewable energy storage via power-to-hydrogen, and hydrogen-ready heating and power generation.
Hydrogen Energy & Multi-Energy at ISH China & CIHE
A dedicated platform advancing hydrogen and multi-energy integration across HVAC, buildings, mobility, and industry.
A Comprehensive Platform for Hydrogen-Ready HVAC and Multi-Energy Integration
Hydrogen Energy & Multi-energy at ISH China & CIHE brings together hydrogen production, storage, distribution, and end-use solutions—bridging HVAC, power, and industrial systems to accelerate decarbonization. In recent years, ISH China & CIHE is widely regarded as the most extensive HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning), plumbing, and home comfort trade show in Asia. The 2026 edition will deliver a deep dive into hydrogen-enabled heating (H2-ready boilers, burners, and hybrid systems), fuel cells for buildings, sector coupling with solar and biomass, smart meters and controls, and best practices for grid-interactive, resilient, and low-carbon operations.
Key Benefits
- See end-to-end hydrogen ecosystems: electrolyzers, storage, distribution, and building-level applications.
- Meet global brands and innovators in hydrogen-ready HVAC, hybrid heating, and smart energy management.
- Gain practical insights from forums and demos on transportation, industry, storage, and heating power use cases.
Considerations
- Rapidly evolving standards and certifications may require pre-visit planning to target compliant solutions.
- Hydrogen deployments often need cross-disciplinary expertise across HVAC, power, and process engineering.
Why It's Essential
- It’s the go-to hub to evaluate hydrogen’s role in decarbonizing buildings and infrastructure with bankable, multi-energy strategies.
Heating Solutions
Hydrogen-ready boilers and burners, hybrid heat pump systems, district and industrial heating with smart controls for low-carbon comfort.
Hydrogen-Ready Heating: Decarbonizing Buildings and Industry
The Heating Solutions section showcases hydrogen-ready appliances and hybrid systems that pair heat pumps with H2-ready boilers for flexible, resilient, and low-carbon heat. Explore burners capable of hydrogen blends, advanced heat exchangers, thermal storage, and networked district solutions with real-time controls. From residential to industrial heating, visitors can assess retrofit pathways and new-build strategies aligned with emerging hydrogen standards.
Key Benefits
- Discover H2-ready boilers, burners, and hybrid systems designed for staged decarbonization.
- Evaluate controls and components that optimize comfort, efficiency, and safety across fuel blends.
- Meet global OEMs and suppliers delivering scalable solutions from homes to industrial campuses.
Considerations
- Compatibility with local gas networks and hydrogen blends varies by region and regulation.
- System design for hybrids and H2-readiness may require specialized engineering support.
Why It's Essential
- It provides a clear roadmap to low-carbon heating—leveraging both electrification and hydrogen pathways.
Hydrogen Energy & Multi-Energy
Renewables-to-hydrogen integration, energy and heat storage, hydrogen mobility, industrial decarbonization, and intelligent energy management.
Hydrogen Energy & Multi-Energy: Linking Buildings, Industry, and Mobility
This section highlights the role of hydrogen as a clean energy vector within multi-energy systems. Explore how excess renewable electricity is converted into hydrogen for long-duration storage; how fuel cells power buildings and vehicles; and how hydrogen displaces fossil fuels in hard-to-abate industries. Key use cases include transportation (buses, trucks, trains), industrial applications (steel, chemicals), energy storage (power-to-hydrogen and reconversion), and heating and power generation (H2 blending and dedicated systems). Attendees will find technologies, standards, and case studies that enable cost-effective, safe, and scalable deployment.
Key Benefits
- See integrated power-to-hydrogen and storage solutions that stabilize grids and enable sector coupling.
- Learn from real-world demos on transport, industry, and building applications with measurable decarbonization.
- Access tools for metering, monitoring, and safety to de-risk design, commissioning, and operations.
Considerations
- Advanced hydrogen systems may require specialized training for design, installation, and O&M.
- Initial CAPEX can be higher; evaluating lifecycle value and incentives is essential.
Why It's Essential
- It delivers an actionable blueprint for integrating hydrogen with renewables, storage, and smart controls.
Water Solutions
High-performance water infrastructure for HVAC and hydrogen ecosystems, including pumps, valves, pipes, fittings, and smart water management.
Water Solutions: Enabling HVAC Reliability and Hydrogen Production
Efficient water systems underpin both HVAC performance and hydrogen production quality. Explore advanced pumps, durable pipes and fittings, and precision valves that ensure reliable water supply and drainage in buildings and industrial plants. Discover water treatment approaches that support electrolyzer performance, along with smart monitoring for leak detection, water-saving, and system longevity.
Key Benefits
- Source reliable components that enhance HVAC efficiency, safety, and lifecycle performance.
- Assess water treatment practices aligned with electrolyzer and process requirements.
- Discover smart water management to reduce consumption and protect critical assets.
Considerations
- Specifications and material compatibility can be complex across HVAC and hydrogen contexts.
- Compliance requirements vary by region; verify standards before procurement.
Why It's Essential
- Robust water infrastructure is critical for both high-performing HVAC systems and consistent hydrogen quality.
Comfort Solutions
Integrated systems for healthy, efficient indoor environments—fresh air, purification, five-constant control—ready for multi-energy homes and buildings.
Comfort Solutions: Intelligent, Low-Carbon Living
Comfort Solutions brings together air quality, temperature, humidity, and intelligent controls to elevate occupant well-being while reducing emissions. See how fresh air and purification solutions combine with multi-energy strategies—such as fuel cell micro-CHP and hybrid heating—to deliver quiet, efficient, and resilient comfort in homes, offices, and commercial spaces.
Key Benefits
- Holistic systems that balance health, comfort, and energy performance.
- Integration pathways for hydrogen-ready and electric technologies in smart homes and buildings.
- Insights into design, commissioning, and optimization for measurable indoor environmental quality.
Considerations
- Whole-home or building integration can require advanced design and controls expertise.
- Payback and benefits depend on correct sizing, commissioning, and user behavior.
Why It's Essential
- It showcases practical ways to deliver healthier spaces while advancing decarbonization goals.
ISH China & CIHE: Exhibition Section Comparison
Use this comparison to navigate the five major sections—with a spotlight on Hydrogen Energy & Multi-Energy within Energy Solutions—so you can quickly identify the areas most relevant to low-carbon, hydrogen-enabled strategies across HVAC, buildings, and industry.
| Section No. | Exhibition Section | Key Focus | Key Products | Target Visitor | Key Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exhibition Overview | Comprehensive HVAC Platform | Networking, Showcases, Forums | All Industry Professionals | Holistic market insights |
| 2 | Heating Solutions | Energy Efficiency & Comfort | H2-ready Boilers/Burners, Heat Pumps, Smart Heating, etc. | Manufacturers, Installers, Developers | Sustainable heating innovations |
| 3 | Hydrogen Energy & Multi-Energy (Energy Solutions) | Renewables, Storage & Sector Coupling | Electrolyzers, Storage, Fuel Cells, Smart Meters, etc. | Green Tech Innovators, Policy Makers | Future-proof energy systems |
| 4 | Water Solutions | Plumbing & Sanitation | Pumps, Pipes, Valves, Drainage, etc. | Engineers, Contractors, Plumbers | Reliable water infrastructure |
| 5 | Comfort Solutions | Indoor Environment Quality | Five-constant System, Fresh Air, Water/Air Purification, etc. | Architects, Designers, Homeowners | Enhanced living environments |
Frequently Asked Questions about Hydrogen Energy & Multi-Energy at ISH China & CIHE
Hydrogen Energy & Multi-Energy is a dedicated feature of ISH China & CIHE focusing on hydrogen’s role in decarbonizing buildings, mobility, and industry through multi-energy integration. It covers hydrogen production, storage, distribution, fuel cells, and hydrogen-ready heating within the broader HVAC ecosystem. In recent years, ISH China & CIHE is widely regarded as the most extensive HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning), plumbing, and home comfort trade show in Asia.
Over 60 concurrent events span Interactive Forums, Solutions Seminars, Marketing Sessions, and Industry Awards. Highlights include the China International Zero Carbon Heating Congress and the China International HVAC Congress (iHVAC), covering zero-carbon heating, energy storage, industrial and commercial heating, urban renewal, and energy saving and carbon reduction.