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Low-carbon hydrogen plays a central role in German climate neutrality scenarios. However, the EWI shows that the currently projected costs could lead to a theoretical financing gap of several billion euros.

The latest edition of the EWI Insights series focused on the most economical heating solution in a climate-neutral energy system and the costs of distribution network infrastructures for heat supply.

Hydrogen storage is intended to contribute to the energy supply in the future. On behalf of RWE Gas Storage West, the Institute of Energy Economics has analyzed how high the storage requirements could be in Germany and Europe by 2050.

The cost of hydrogen imports is influenced by financing and transportation options. Hydrogen storage also plays a crucial role in a climate-neutral energy system. This was the subject of the latest EWI-Insights.

System-serving electrolysers can support the energy system and save costs as well as resources. An EWI report shows that such electrolysers could be located in all parts of Germany.

The German Council of Experts on Climate Change has reviewed the projection data for 2024. Compliance with the climate target for 2021 to 2030 has not been confirmed, the new report shows. EWI Director Marc Oliver Bettzüge is part of the five-member panel.