About hydrogen
A future energy source – interesting facts about hydrogen
As a versatile energy source, hydrogen unites innovation and environmental protection and is seen as a beacon of hope in the energy transition. Everything you need to know about energy policy developments, strategies and regulations as well as interesting facts about production, use and storage at a glance.
The hydrogen strategies at national and state level
The National Hydrogen Strategy sets targets for the development of the hydrogen market in Germany, and in the 2023 update of the National Hydrogen Strategy, Germany reaffirms its goal of becoming a lead market for hydrogen technologies by 2030.
The federal states are also focussing on hydrogen and developing individual hydrogen strategies in order to advance eastern Germany as a hydrogen location.
Regulatory framework for hydrogen networks
With the amendment of the German Energy Industry Act (EnWG) in 2021, the legislator laid the foundation for the development of hydrogen networks. But the visions go well beyond this; the federal government intends to have the framework conditions for an initial core hydrogen network and an integrated gas and hydrogen network development plan in place by 2023.
European framework
Europe’s energy future is being shaped by the revision of the EU gas package. New regulations for the Internal Gas Market Directive and Regulation support hydrogen networks, unbundling and blending. Other amendments strengthen the security of the natural gas supply, energy efficiency and the reduction of methane. As the trilogue negotiations between the European Commission, the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament draw towards a conclusion, Europe has shown itself to be a pioneer in green energy and sustainable policy.
Hydrogen as an energy source
Hydrogen is considered the great hope for the climate-neutral energy supply of the future. Besides technical innovation, the primary focus is on environmental responsibility.
From the different types of production through to the groundbreaking electrolysis process and the production of green hydrogen from renewable sources as well as the capacity for efficient long-term storage, the element is guiding the way forwards towards the future of energy.