Wodór – nadzieja niemieckiej polityki klimatycznej i przemysłowej
Hydrogen - The Hope of German Climate and Industrial Policy

Author(s): Michał Kędzierski
Subject(s): Energy and Environmental Studies, Environmental and Energy policy
Published by: OSW Ośrodek Studiów Wschodnich im. Marka Karpia
Keywords: hydrogen technology; hydrogen; hydrogen in energy supply; hydrogen as industiral energy source;
Summary/Abstract: Germany is looking for alternatives to fossil fuels in all sectors of the economy. They intend to rely on hydrogen, which, due to its potentially wide application, is treated as a key element of the «Energiewende» and an instrument for achieving emission neutrality. The broadly understood hydrogen economy, including production, transport, storage and use of this fuel, is currently in the conceptual stage. On the other hand, hydrogen technologies are already used, albeit only on a small scale, or are being tested in pilot projects. Their market development is blocked, among others, by high costs of obtaining and using hydrogen, as well as the lack of transport and distribution infrastructure through which it could reach potential recipients. The development of hydrogen technologies in Germany will, however, accelerate, as it is seen not only as an opportunity to meet the goals of climate policy, but also as a new expansion opportunity for the local industry. Germany wants to become a world leader in the production and export of hydrogen technologies.

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