Hydrogen Scale-Up in Focus: cruh21 and Drees & Sommer at the Handelsblatt Webtalk

Last week, the Handelsblatt Webtalk took place, bringing together leading experts to discuss the future of hydrogen. Jimmie Langham, Managing Director of cruh21 – part of Drees & Sommer, was also central to the discussions, emphasising the urgency of energy autonomy through his insights into the model of a closed hydrogen ecosystem for cities, municipalities, and regions.

The schema he presented illustrates how renewable energy sources and electrolysis processes can be integrated into a core network to achieve a CO2-neutral energy supply. The integration of hydrogen into various sectors such as mobility, heat planning, and climate protection forms the foundation for a sustainable overall concept.

The Webtalk addressed the challenges of scaling up hydrogen production. Tobias Moldenhauer from EWE AG pointed out the complexity of the scale-up, especially with regard to the permitting process and technical implementation of hydrogen projects. The need for efficient coordination and clearly defined political frameworks was stressed repeatedly.

Christian Heine from Hamburger Energiewerke GmbH stated that the integration of hydrogen into existing energy infrastructures and its contribution to heat supply are necessary. Hydrogen was discussed as an essential component of a comprehensive energy strategy.

The impulses and discussions of the Webtalk, moderated by Henrik Töpelt of Drees & Sommer, showed that the implementation of hydrogen technologies now requires careful planning and clear political support.

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