Hydrogen

The lightest element in the universe carries a heavy responsibility: To some, hydrogen is a beacon of hope for the energy transition. From offshore facilities where it is produced, to storage solutions that preserve it, to factories and vehicles that use it to strive for climate neutrality – let‘s shed some light on the foundations, applications and assessments of leading experts.

UNLOCKING A CLIMATE-NEUTRAL FUTURE

——There’s no single master key to decarbonizing our world. But hydrogen, as a versatile energy carrier, opens doors across multiple sectors. These five areas already offer a glimpse into the game-changing potential hydrogen holds for a low-carbon future.

THE SLEEPING GIANT

——— Hydrogen technologies are already being used in many industries, but it is still a long road before they will be mainstream.

INSIDE VIEW: HOW GREEN IS HYDROGEN, MR. LAPP?

——Business Unit Manager Green Energy Sustainability Thore Lapp explains the role of green hydrogen in the European Green Deal.

A TANK FULL OF GREEN POWER

——Driving climate-neutral with a combustion engine? E-fuels could make it possible. Here is a look at the opportunities and challenges of synthetic fuels.

HYDROGEN: A TEST LABORATORY FOR THE FUTURE

——The use of hydrogen is becoming increasingly important for the energy transition. The Hydrogen Lab in Garching researches and tests with this raw material. Max Bedynek from TÜV SÜD discusses the lab’s future plans and the potential of hydrogen.

HOW DO I BECOME HYDROGEN READY?

——Hydrogen is a field with enormous growth and transformation potential. To overcome the challenges associated with new technologies, companies need partners with extensive expertise and an international network, says Dr. Lin Strobio Chen of TÜV SÜD.

INSIDE VIEW:

——In our laboratory, near Munich, we’re testing whether materials and components are suitable for use with hydrogen—chemically speaking, H2.

“HYDROGEN IS A EUROPEAN ISSUE”

——The European Hydrogen Backbone aims to safeguard Europe’s energy supply—with a 50,000-kilometer pipeline network. TÜV SÜD is on board. René Siemermann talks opportunities, challenges, and hydrogen as a driver of democracy.

ENERGY FOR THE FUTURE

——Clean, storable, and potentially available in large quantities: Green hydrogen could give a major boost to CO₂ reduction efforts—especially for transportation and industry. As an energy carrier, this lightweight gas is a heavyweight in climate protection.