Göppingen relies on hydrogen: important steps to the energy transition!

The district of Göppingen strengthens its position in the sustainable energy transition with the introduction of a new website of the hydrogen competence center. At the address www.h2regiongp.de Interested information about hydrogen projects, developments and opportunities in the region can access. This platform also offers an exchange and networking space for all actors in the area of ​​hydrogen.

An innovative knowledge chat bot called Sophia is available around the clock and provides information on applications, advantages and developments in hydrogen technology. As part of information events, hydrogen pilots such as Dr. Jürgen Kotter and Dr. Karin jury pupils at the Freihof-Gymnasium informed about hydrogen and a discussion about the documentation "Energy from the desert-green hydrogen for Germany".

active promotion of green hydrogen

Joachim-Walter Drews emphasized the successful transformation of the region from the textile industry to mechanical engineering. Michael Frankenberger also presented regional hydrogen projects and study opportunities on the Göppingen campus. The district is also looking for volunteer hydrogen pilot to further promote the use of green hydrogen. The hydrogen competence center acts as a central contact for companies, municipalities and citizens, with the aim of effectively coordinating the use of green hydrogen.

Green hydrogen has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and is of great importance for the climate neutrality of Germany until 2045. As the Federal Government reported, there are numerous possible uses for hydrogen, including as a burning, auxiliary and base material in industry as well as for conversion into electricity and heat by means of fuel cells.

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is currently working with partners on three key projects for the further development of hydrogen technologies. This includes "H2-Mare", which prevents hydrogen production at sea with offshore wind turbines, "Transhyde", which develops the transport of hydrogen, and "H2 giga", which focuses on the production of water electrolysers. Likewise, green hydrogen is produced by electrolysis with electricity from renewable energies, which means that this is CO2-free.

These developments underline the importance of green hydrogen for future energy supply and the need to advance innovative technologies in the field of sustainability.