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KfW IPEX-Bank provides financing for energy security and future hydrogen infrastructure in Germany

KfW IPEX-Bank provides financing for energy security and future hydrogen infrastructure in Germany. Transmission system operator bayernets is investing EUR 210 million in the energy infrastructure in Bavaria, which will also improve Baden-Württemberg’s technical connection. KfW IPEX-Bank, Commerzbank and DZ Bank are each contributing a third of the sum. The investments...

Hydrogen Market Trends Report 2024 (condensed version)

In the first quarter of 2024, India led activity with a surge in green hydrogen projects, comprising 58% of the total capacity announced globally, backed by government support and tender results. However, the overall capacity announced was three times less than in the previous quarter, indicating a cooling market transitioning from announcements to realization. Despite minor advancements globally,...

Comment: European Hydrogen Bank Pilot Results

The latest updates from the European Hydrogen Bank (EHB) pilot auction mark a significant milestone in advancing renewable hydrogen across Europe. Here are the key highlights: · Project Announcements: Seven projects spanning four countries have been announced. · Clearing Price: The clearing price stands at 0.48 €/kg, nearly 10% of the auction ceiling. · Electrolyser Support: A significant 1.5 GW...

Hydrogen Compass – May 2024

In April, the Northwest European hydrogen market saw a flurry of noteworthy developments, spanning from funding initiatives, project setbacks, and major infrastructure progress announcements. This month, we will focus on the latest developments from the European Hydrogen Bank, delve into the persistent challenges surrounding offshore hydrogen, and shed light on the ongoing delays facing the German...

European Hydrogen Bank: €1.2 billion for the next auctions

European Hydrogen Bank: €1.2 billion for the next round of auctions At a workshop on the European Hydrogen Bank, organised by the European Commission’s DG CLIMA, it was announced that the budget for the second round of auctions will be set at €1.2 billion. It will be held later this year. This is good news for the industry. This amount represents 25% of the 2024 budget of the Innovation...

European hydrogen bank: the first pilot auction will open in November and is worth 800 million euros

Not an actual financial institution, the European Hydrogen Bank is a European Commission initiative (announced in September 2022 by President Ursula von der Leyen in her State of the Union address and unveiled in detail in mid-March) to take hydrogen production in Europe from niche to scale. The challenge of the initiative is to narrow the economic gap between the higher costs of green energy, including...

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