On 26 July 2023, the German government published the update of
the National Hydrogen Strategy (NWS 2023). The NWS 2023 is intended
to supplement the National Hydrogen Strategy from 2020 in order to
meet higher climate protection targets and new challenges relating
to the energymarket.
The NWS 2023 sets ambitious targets and measures to be
implemented by 2030, with plans to realise many measures in the
short term (meaning in 2023) as well as in the medium term (by
2025).
Question: What lies at the core of the updated National
Hydrogen Strategy?
The NWS 2023 aims to establish the foundation for investments in
the environmentally friendly, economical, ecological and socially
responsible production, transport and use of hydrogen and related
technologies. The associated programme is intended to clearly spell
out the mission statement for the year 2030. Key points are:
