The state of Niedersachsen is a pioneer in the energy revolution. Green hydrogen isn’t just a future aspiration – it is already a reality in Niedersachsen, as fuel for trains, ships and bin lorries.
Hydrogen – Niedersachsen is making it happen.
The energy of the future
>100%
renewable electricity
>20
research institutes from universities and non-university institutions are working on hydrogen solutions.
800 MW
of electrolyzer capacity is planned by 2030.
Around 2.5 billion
in IPCEI funding supports large-scale hydrogen projects in the region.
40%
of Europe’s underground storage capacity is located in Niedersachsen’s salt caverns, ready to store hydrogen.
Find out more about hydrogen in Niedersachsen in our film
Niedersachsen combines two key strengths in a single place: dynamic economic development with a focus on future-oriented industries and an excellent quality of life.
Get your finger on the pulse:
Hydrogen products and projects are already being successfully launched and implemented in Niedersachsen. More information about the projects can be found on the interactive map of the hydrogen industry in Niedersachsen as well as from the Niedersachsen hydrogen network.
Niedersachsen offers ideal conditions for buidling a large-scale hydrogen economy: abundant wind and solar Energy for green hydrogen, leading Research, institutions, strong industrial demand, excellent Underground storage capacities, and strategically-located ports for global Import and Export.
HY-5 – We’re on our way to becoming Europe’s no. 1 hydrogen region
Together for the future: In the HY-5 campaign the states of northern Germany have joined forces to make northern Germany the strongest future region for green hydrogen in the heart of Europe. Together we use the synergies from resources in northern Germany and offer investors growth potential in a future-oriented market.
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Olaf Krawczyk
Energy industry, maritime industry, environmental industry
Friedrichswall 1
30159 Hanover
Germany