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Germany commits to ‘blue hydrogen’ in updated national strategy
Germany’s updated hydrogen strategy, unveiled on Wednesday (26 July) places heavy emphasis on imports from Denmark and Norway while securing “blue hydrogen” production from fossil gas using CCS technology to mitigate the related emissions.
read more... 27/07/2023
German offshore wind capacity up 3.1% in H1, manufacturers demand law amendments
Germany raised installed offshore wind capacity by 3.1% to 8,385 megawatts (MW) in the first half of 2023, industry lobbies said on Tuesday, demanding better revenue guarantees to maintain a build-out pace and ensure it will reach a 30,000 MW target by 2030.
read more... 26/07/2023
Germany adds 60% more onshore wind power in H1 but pace seen too slow
Germany added 60% more onshore wind capacity in the first half of 2023 than a year earlier at a total of 1,565 megawatts (MW), but needs far more to reach its 2030 target, wind industry lobbies said on Tuesday.
read more... 19/07/2023
The 11,200 km plan for Germany’s new ‘hydrogen highways’
A group of gas grid operators presented plans on Thursday (13 July) to complete the construction of Germany’s main hydrogen transport network by 2032, although the government has shown little interest in funding it.
read more... 14/07/2023
Germany more flexible on hydrogen transition, emphasises speed
Germany is set to hold on to its hydrogen economy goals up to 2030 and beyond while pressing for speed and allowing greater leeway in transitioning from fossil fuels-based variants to renewables, a draft paper showed on Wednesday.
read more... 13/07/2023