Germany’s National Hydrogen Council has updated its hydrogen demand forecast, projecting 275–555 TWh by the late 2040s but pushing the market ramp-up to the early 2030s due to geopolitical and policy uncertainties. It highlights steel, chemicals, power, heating, and transport as key demand sectors and calls for targeted support and streamlined permitting.
You know, it’s pretty fascinating to see how even the most ambitious energy plans can get flipped upside down by factors beyond the lab. That’s the case for Germany’s National Hydrogen Council, which just rolled out its latest projections this month. Hydrogen is still seen as a key player in the country’s strategy to cut carbon emissions, but the timing has hit a snag. Instead of seeing a boom in the late 2020s, it looks like the real action will kick in during the early 2030s. But don’t let this timing shake your faith—by the late 2040s, the total demand…
