The German wind association, BWO, is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative, calling for tenders on offshore electrolysers to propel green hydrogen production. The move comes in the wake of the 2022 revision of the German Offshore Wind Energy Act, WindSeeG, granting regulatory powers to the Climate Ministry.
The Bad Lauchstädt Energy Park, a flagship project in the country’s hydrogen endeavors, has announced significant progress in the conversion of a natural gas pipeline for hydrogen transportation. This development marks the advent of Germany’s first hydrogen pipeline, scheduled to commence operations in 2024.
The quest for sustainable energy solutions has led Germany to engage in discussions with Algeria, setting the stage for a potentially significant partnership in the world of green hydrogen. According to a press release from the German Ministry of the Economy, both nations are exploring the possibility of Algeria becoming a major supplier of green hydrogen to Europe’s largest economy.
This partnership aims to source 80 megawatts (MW) of green electricity from the “Sande Hybrid Energy Park,” currently under construction in Lower Saxony, Germany.
Germany and Algeria are delving into a groundbreaking initiative aimed at tapping into North Africa’s abundant renewable energy resources.
Germany’s push for sustainable public transportation takes a significant step forward as bus operator West Verkehr places an order for 12 Wrightbus Kite Hydroliners. This move follows an extensive Europe-wide tender process and marks a notable development in Germany’s commitment to hydrogen-powered mobility.
Germany’s energy landscape is taking a significant leap towards advancing its hydrogen storage capabilities with EWE AG’s initiation of a pioneering underground hydrogen storage test.
German gas network providers OGE and Nowega are modifying a gas transport pipeline to transport hydrogen over long distances.
A recent study commissioned by the eco-energy cooperative Green Planet Energy, conducted by the Reiner Lemoine Institute, explores the critical role of flexible green hydrogen production in achieving climate goals and ensuring a low-carbon future.
The German Renewable Energy Association (BEE) has raised concerns about the draft of the guarantee of origin for electricity used in green hydrogen production, warning that it contains critical loopholes.
