National Hydrogen Council issues three position papers on key issues for the hydrogen economy
The National Hydrogen Council (NWR – Na¬tio¬nale Was¬ser¬stoff¬rat) has addressed central issues for the further development of the hydrogen economy in three new position papers: The European Clean Industrial Deal, Certification Criteria for Low-CO₂ Hydrogen, and The Requirements for Energy Carriers in Transport when Implementing the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) into National Law. With clear recommendations, the NWR aims to actively shape the political and economic framework for a climate-neutral industry and a sustainable transport sector.
Study: H₂ refuelling stations could be supplied cost-effectively via pipeline
Together with the German Energy Agency (Deutsche Energie Agentur – dena), the National Organisation Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology (NOW) is publishing a study on the future supply of Germany hydrogen refuelling station infrastructure via a hydrogen pipeline network. The analysis shows that a central hub model to supply hydrogen refuelling stations could be a cost-effective and sustainable solution. The study also provides nine specific recommendations for action to create the conditions for connecting H₂ hubs and refuelling stations to the H₂ network.
Investments totalling over 100 million euros in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region are proving effective: Specialist conference takes stock of hydrogen projects
The Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region has successfully moved into the hydrogen economy. Both the H2Rivers and H2Rhein-Neckar projects show how hydrogen, as a sustainable energy source, can be produced, distributed, stored and used at the local level. Thanks to funding support and the commitment of local participants, more than 100 million euros have been effectively invested in the two flagship projects.
The German National Hydrogen Council welcomes approval of hydrogen core network by Federal Network Agency
The approval of the hydrogen core network by the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) is an important building block for the ramp-up of the hydrogen economy and the hydrogen market in Germany. This important step is the result of successful cooperation between politics, public administration and transmission system operators.
HyPerformer HyBayern: Delivery of hydrogen from Pfeffenhausen has commenced
In Pfeffenhausen, the test operation of the delivery of grid-compatible green hydrogen has commenced. With immediate effect, this hydrogen will be supplied to filling stations in the districts of Munich and Ebersberg. The HyPerformer region HyBayern is to be fully operational by the end of 2024 and will help to save 4,500 tonnes of CO2 annually.
