EWE has recently entered into a collaboration with gas transport network operators GASCADE, ONTRAS, and terranets bw. The partnership aims to leverage EWE’s expertise in hydrogen storage to advance the ramp-up of a hydrogen economy, a crucial step towards achieving a climate-neutral energy future.
The partnership between EWE and GASCADE underscores the importance of coordinated efforts in driving the adoption of hydrogen as a viable energy source. With the backing of the federal government’s national hydrogen strategy, the collaboration seeks to capitalize on the momentum surrounding hydrogen initiatives and establish a robust framework for market development.
Hydrogen storage systems, including underground caverns, play a pivotal role in ensuring the security of supply and system stability in a renewable energy-driven future. EWE’s involvement in projects like the underground hydrogen storage facility in Rüdersdorf showcases the potential of hydrogen storage to facilitate the seamless integration of renewable energy sources into the grid.
EWE’s strategic investments in hydrogen storage infrastructure exemplify its commitment to driving innovation in energy storage solutions. By demonstrating the feasibility of storing hydrogen in salt caverns, EWE is paving the way for large-scale storage facilities capable of accommodating renewable hydrogen production, thereby enabling a sustainable and secure energy supply.
The partner association “Flow – making hydrogen happen” aims to establish Germany as a key player in the international hydrogen market. Through the conversion of natural gas pipelines and the development of import routes, the initiative seeks to create additional security of supply and facilitate the integration of hydrogen into the European energy landscape.
