Germany floats draft hydrogen strategy ahead of EU Presidency

(EurActiv, 4 Feb 2020) Germany’s draft hydrogen strategy envisages the use of CO2-free gas for the industry and transport sector, as well as millions for research. Under the draft plan, a large part of the country’s hydrogen will be purchased from abroad. EURACTIV Germany reports.

Last summer, Economics Minister Peter Altmaier (CDU) announced that Germany wanted to become a global leader in hydrogen technologies.

This week, he finally circulated the first draft national hydrogen strategy.

Under the draft, circulated among several ministries and seen by EURACTIV, at least 20% of Germany’s hydrogen is to be produced from renewable energies by 2030 – so-called Green Hydrogen. Three to five gigawatts of electrolysers are to be built for this purpose.

Altmaier’s draft strategy provides for the massive promotion of hydrogen in a whole range of sectors – including transport, a decision which runs counter to the will of Germany’s environment ministry.

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EurActiv, 3 Feb 2020: Germany floats draft hydrogen strategy ahead of EU Presidency