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EWI Insights: Growing importance of hydrogen

March 23, 2022 |

Where will the market ramp-up of hydrogen take us, and how will we get there? Research findings on this have been presented by EWI researchers Philipp Theile and David Schlund.

Ceremony of the Johannes Rau Research Association: Admission of the Institute of Energy Economics

Ceremony of the Johannes Rau Research Association: Admission of the Institute of Energy Economics

March 3, 2022 |

In a ceremony in Düsseldorf, the EWI was admitted to the Johannes Rau Research Association (JRF).

Hydrogen: EU simultaneity obligation for electrolysers affects economic viability

Hydrogen: EU simultaneity obligation for electrolysers affects economic viability

February 18, 2022 |

The EU is planning new regulation on what “green hydrogen” means. A policy brief by the Institute of Energy Economics (EWI) shows possible effects on electrolysers.

Hydrogen: Eastern Germany could become an energy hub

Hydrogen: Eastern Germany could become an energy hub

February 14, 2022 |

The development of a hydrogen economy requires the availability of sufficient transport capacities. How a future hydrogen network in Eastern Germany could be designed to meet the demand and transit requirements until 2045 is investigated in an EWI study.

A CO<sub>2</sub>-guarantee-fund for climate protection investments in the building sector

A CO2-guarantee-fund for climate protection investments in the building sector

January 14, 2022 |

Innovative climate protection contracts could secure and promote investments in energy-efficient building refurbishment or heating technology. In doing so, they address two key obstacles, a new EWI study shows.

Power sector: Changes from “Fit for 55” and the coalition agreement

Power sector: Changes from “Fit for 55” and the coalition agreement

January 13, 2022 |

European and national climate targets require a much faster expansion of renewables and H2-ready gas-fired power plants. The sectoral target for the energy sector could be undercut by 20 Mt CO₂e. as a new EWI analysis shows.

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