Announced €6 billion (US$7 billion) in funding for 2026 for hydrogen and carbon capture projects. Adopted the Hydrogen Acceleration Act to accelerate hydrogen infrastructure rollout across the country.
The German Federal Government is planning invitations to tender for hydrogen-capable gas power plants under the Power Plant Safety Act (Kraftwerkssicherheitsgesetz). BKW and Trianel are positioning their Hamm project to meet the requirements for successful participation in these tenders.
Responsible for energy policy and has set a strategy for phasing out coal, increasing renewables, and supporting the build-out of hydrogen-ready gas power plants as reserve capacity[1][4].
The German Federal Government has introduced the Hydrogen Acceleration Act to fast-track the permitting and rollout of hydrogen infrastructure as part of the country’s efforts to meet climate neutrality by 2045. The Act was approved by the Federal Cabinet and awaits parliamentary adoption. The move builds on Germany’s
The government recently presented a record draft federal budget for 2025, prioritizing infrastructure, climate neutrality, increased defense spending, and energy cost subsidies. The budget is under parliamentary negotiation following the collapse of a previous coalition and recent national elections.[2]
Major funder and strategic driver behind Hintco and H2Global, with a policy commitment to leading the hydrogen economy in Europe. The government provided the bulk of funding for the second H2Global auction.[2]
The German federal government has provided significant support for solar and wind energy, particularly after the 2011 Fukushima disaster, as a replacement for nuclear power.
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