Pragmatic and realistic measures: The Federal Government wants to accelerate the development of a hydrogen market, but hydrogen is much more expensive than fossil alternatives.
Hydrogen is a key component of a climate-neutral economy, but it is still too expensive and scarcely available. Economics Minister Reiche now wants to boost the sluggish market through partnerships and less stringent regulations.
The German Ministry of Economy and Energy has announced an incentive package of at least €1.5 billion to accelerate the hydrogen market and support industrial companies in switching to the new fuel. Carbon differential contracts will offset additional costs for companies over 15 years.