Joint project: NoRaLock-H2

Necessary framework conditions to avoid lock-in effects and to ensure sustainable green water supply

Infrastructure project

Hydrogen is a key function in future energy supply. It is not yet clear which sources this hydrogen will come from, partly because the supply is still small and the new generation and transport infrastructure is still being developed or built. It is very likely that not only green but also other hydrogen sources will be used. How can it be ensured that this path is followed in a direction that is secure and that there are no lock-in effects from investments in technologies that are not future-proof? To this end, the regulatory framework must be set in such a way that it promotes the development of a hydrogen infrastructure and ensures a competitive and, in the medium term, climate-neutral supply of hydrogen. The investments that need to be made now and in the near future must be managed in such a way that they lead to a cost-efficient and sustainable hydrogen supply. The focus of WI's work lies on the cost-optimizing perspective as well as the identification of path dependencies.

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