Um den Ausstoß von Treibhausgasen zu vermeiden, ist der Umstieg auf erneuerbar gewonnenen Wasserstoff und seine Derivate für viele Branchen die einzige Option. Dafür gilt es, die heimische Produktion von Wasserstoff ebenso wie den Import massiv zu beschleunigen. Auch die Verteilung und Speicherung von Wasserstoff müssen schnell hochgefahren werden.
Auf einen Blick
- The supply and consumption of hydrogen must be ramped up in tandem.
- The rapid expansion of electrolysers and wind and solar power plants that is required poses major challenges for manufacturers and investors.
- Uncertainties about the “right” technology choice complicate the decision: For example, which marine fuel is the right one—methanol, ammonia, or methane?
Hydrogen Supply
For steel production, the basic chemicals industry, and also for medium- and long-haul flights, hydrogen and its derivatives are technologically and economically the only way to eliminate the use of fossil fuels. This hydrogen can be produced in Germany through water electrolysis. However, the majority of Germany’s hydrogen demand will be imported from other European countries or from overseas. In addition to establishing domestic electrolysers and the associated renewable electricity supply, it is therefore also necessary to build import terminals along with the associated inland distribution infrastructure.
Activities in Hamburg
The site of the decommissioned coal-fired power plant in Moorburg, in the heart of Hamburg, is being repurposed for large-scale electrolysis, initially with a capacity of 100 MW. A major advantage of the location is the existing connection to the high-voltage grid, which will supply the plant with electricity from the coast.
To deliver locally produced or imported hydrogen to consumers, the hydrogen distribution network is already being built in Hamburg. Due to its significance, the Federal Network Agency has recognized the Hamburg distribution network as part of the nationwide core hydrogen network.
In addition, there are various efforts underway in Hamburg to build import terminals, which are not being publicly announced at this early stage for competitive reasons.
In the federal states bordering Hamburg, there are geologically suitable formations for hydrogen storage as well as natural gas storage facilities that could be repurposed. Hamburg itself is primarily a research hub in the field of mobile and small stationary hydrogen storage.
hysolutions’ contribution
hysolutions supports the development of hydrogen production, import, transport, and storage with its expertise as a project developer. We initiate projects, connect suitable partners, coordinate consortia, and, when necessary, serve as the interface with funding providers in the political sphere.
Förderung
Hydrogen production, transport, and utilization are supported through the Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI), for which hysolutions led the application process on behalf of the City of Hamburg.
At the European level, there are interesting funding opportunities for hydrogen projects; for example, hydrogen transport is addressed under the Connecting Europe Facility program of the European Commission. If a significant portion of the project consists of research and development, Horizon Europe is a suitable funding program.
At the national level, the NOW Funding Finder is a reliable source of funding opportunities. If local or regional funding opportunities are available, they will be noted here.
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