- Germany plans to subsidise hydrogen power plants, addressing the push for renewable energy.
- A tender for four plants (10 GW total) is opening soon; hydrogen transition plans by 2035-2040.
Germany’s ruling coalition plans to subsidise hydrogen power plants to address renewable energy push. A tender for four plants, totalling 10 gigawatts, will open soon.
Transition plans to hydrogen by 2035-2040 must be drafted by 2032. The government will subsidise power plants using hydrogen exclusively, supporting up to 500 megawatts for research.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Economy Minister Robert Habeck, and Finance Minister Christian Lindner commit to removing obstacles for electrolysers, promoting hydrogen as an eco-friendly fuel.
This initiative, delayed by a constitutional court ruling affecting climate project funding, aims to convince coal states to phase out coal-fired stations before the 2038 deadline. It underscores Germany’s dedication to accelerating greenhouse emissions targets and navigating the evolving energy landscape.