Hydrogen (Wasserstoff) for energy and industry
Hydrogen is used as an energy carrier and feedstock to decarbonize industry, transport, and parts of the power sector, with a strong policy focus in Germany on low-carbon and green hydrogen produced from renewable electricity via electrolysis.[1] It can replace fossil fuels in steelmaking, chemicals, refining, and heavy-duty mobility, but requires new infrastructure for production, storage, transport, and end-use technologies such as fuel cells and hydrogen-capable turbines.[1]
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Hydrogen derivatives and other molecules
Hydrogen derivatives, such as ammonia, methanol, and synthetic fuels, are chemical compounds produced from hydrogen and other elements that can serve as energy carriers, feedstocks, or fuels and can be transported and stored more easily or used in existing infrastructure.[1] The reformed Nationaler Wasserstoffrat’s mandate will explicitly include these molecules, reflecting their importance for importing energy, decarbonizing shipping and aviation, and integrating hydrogen into global commodity markets.[1]
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