Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change The Great Hydrogen Reset — Is It Germany's Turn? Ep176: Eva Schmid
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Sep 11, 2024 In this insightful discussion, expert Eva Schmid, Director of Hydrogen and Synthetic Energy Carriers at DENA, dives deep into Germany's ambitious green hydrogen initiatives. She analyzes how Germany is strategically replacing coal and nuclear power, despite geopolitical energy challenges. Schmid discusses the evolving hydrogen production targets, the importance of international partnerships, and the economic implications of hydrogen as a climate solution. She also addresses the cost complexities and the essential role hydrogen plays in ensuring energy resilience.
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Overly Ambitious Hydrogen Targets
- The EU's hydrogen targets seem overly ambitious, with only about 10% expected to be achieved.
- This raises questions about the feasibility and direction of current hydrogen strategies.
Hydrogen and Electrification
- Green hydrogen production requires substantial electricity, linking it to electrification efforts.
- The distinction between hydrogen and electrification strategies isn't always clear-cut.
Focus on Electrolyzer Capacity
- Germany's hydrogen strategy focuses on installed electrolyzer capacity (10 GW by 2030) rather than actual hydrogen output.
- This technology-focused approach prioritizes scaling up production capacity over precisely defining usage amounts.