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The highly efficient hybrid energy pipeline

The highly efficient hybrid energy pipeline

by | Sep 21, 2022 | Germany

Schematic structure of a combined pipeline, © KIT ITEP

Schematic structure of a combined pipeline, © KIT ITEP

Commonly known is the ever-increasing need to transport energy from north to south within Germany. The rapidly expanding renewable energy generation capacities from wind in the North Sea and the onshoring of liquefied natural gas (LNG) or hydrogen at German seaports – whether as an international import or generated offshore – are further increasing this need. (more…)

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Becoming an H2 district pays off

Becoming an H2 district pays off

by | Sep 21, 2022 | Germany

The analyzed residence spaces of the housing co-op, © Bauverein, Tim-Online

The analyzed residence spaces of the housing co-op, © Bauverein, Tim-Online

So far, H2 has comprised only a tiny slice of the German gas grid. And the suitability of increasing this share to up to 30 percent is currently only being tested within the framework of individual, time-limited demonstration projects. H2 “micronets,” that is city districts or regions running 100 percent on hydrogen, are yet to exist. But Lennart Lohaus has recently demonstrated that H2-based solutions can already be economically attractive today. As part of his master thesis, he developed an optimization model for designing regenerative supply solutions with hydrogen as energy carrier for the coal district Rheinisches Revier. (more…)

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Siemens Energy is building in Berlin

Siemens Energy is building in Berlin

by | Sep 21, 2022 | Germany

Thomas Bagus (left) will manage the industrial production in Berlin, © Siemens Energy

Thomas Bagus (left) will manage the industrial production in Berlin, © Siemens Energy

The German capital is also becoming increasingly important for hydrogen activities as an industrial location. Siemens Energy announced at the end of March 2022 that the manufacture of electrolyzers will be occurring at its location on the Huttenstraße in Berlin-Moabit. Starting 2023, electrolysis capacities on a gigawatt scale are to be produced there. (more…)

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Deutsche Zentrum Mobilität canceled?

Deutsche Zentrum Mobilität canceled?

by | Sep 21, 2022 | Germany

German transport minister Volker WissingThe future of the DZM, a national center for future mobility, is more than unknown. The homepage currently only states: “The Deutsche Zentrum Mobilität der Zukunft (DZM) will be restructured and expanded in accordance with the agenda of the new federal administration.” (more…)

German H2 technology in the far north

German H2 technology in the far north

by | Sep 21, 2022 | Germany

Planned P2X Solutions site in Finland, © P2X Solutions

Planned P2X Solutions site in Finland, © P2X Solutions

For this Scandinavian country, the natural foundation for a hydrogen economy, compared to many others in Central Europe, is rather good. Finland has sufficient renewable energy resources, an enormous amount of water sources at its disposal and competitive electricity prices. Of the electricity generated from renewables in 2021, the highest share in Finland was nuclear at 35.6%, but hydro with 22.5% constituted nearly one quarter. Wind with 12.5% was the third most significant renewable electricity source. Biomass closely followed with 10.3%. All this accompanied by an intensely developed and reliable energy transmission network and the technological and digital expertise to make power generation in Finland extremely efficient and low cost. (more…)

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Can Africa solve Germany’s energy problems?

Can Africa solve Germany’s energy problems?

by | Sep 21, 2022 | Germany

The port of Barra do Dande in Angola could be the site for a future hydrogen project, © Lars Schneider

Barra do Dande in Angola – could be the site for a future hydrogen project, © Lars Schneider

While German economy minister Robert Habeck is busy visiting Qatar and Norway in a bid to ease Germany’s dependence on Russian energy supplies, representatives from the Italian government are heading for Algeria, Angola and the Republic of Congo. The German administration, it would seem, still continues to undervalue Africa, both as a potential supplier of natural gas and a partner for new hydrogen projects.
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