Detlef Neuhaus

Today is a big day for the ramp up of the hydrogen economy – a key element of the energy transition! RWE and other companies have received grants from the German federal and state governments to develop large-scale hydrogen projects. RWE has been awarded grants for two projects. They are part of the GET H2 initiative, a unique integrated approach along the entire value chain. Several partners are planning hydrogen production, transport as well as storage infrastructure – a huge effort for the decarbonisation of industry. RWE will receive funding for the construction of a 300-megawatt electrolysis plant in Lingen, Lower Saxony, which will be one of the largest facilities in Europe. The second project is our storage facility in Gronau-Epe, North Rhine-Westphalia, which will help to buffer the fluctuating production of green hydrogen. Furthermore, we are also part of a consortium that is working towards the construction of a 100-megawatt electrolysis plant in Rostock. This is another project that has received a grant. The EU has certified all the projects as “Important Projects of Common European Interest” (IPCEI), which was the basis for the funding commitments. I am very happy that we are moving forward, after more than three years, more than 1,000 pages of documents and countless hours answering detailed questions. I think we can all agree that there are opportunities for speeding up such bureaucratic processes on a European level to uphold Europe’s competitiveness. For today, we can celebrate that the ramp-up of the hydrogen economy is now underway. A massive well done to everyone involved from #TeamRWE and our partners.

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💧🌿 RWE commissions 14 MW pilot #electrolyser: #greenhydrogen production commences in Lingen, Germany Robert Habeck, German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action and Stephan Weil, Lower Saxony’s Minister President, as well as Christian Meyer Lower Saxony’s Minister for the Environment, Energy and Climate Protection were present when RWE commissioned its pilot electrolyser plant. The facility on the site of RWE’s Emsland gas-fired power plant has a capacity of 14 MW. It can generate up to 270 kg of #greenhydrogen per hour using electricity from #renewable sources. Featuring two different electrolysis technologies, the pilot plant is to provide valuable insights for developing future industrial-scale #hydrogen facilities. The first large commercial electrolyser plant is already being built only metres away. As part of the GET H2 Nukleus project, a 100-MW electrolyser is to be commissioned there by 2025, with its capacity to be expanded to 300 MW by 2027. Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action | Sunfire | Linde | ITM Power For more info 👉 https://lnkd.in/gqCVh--8 📸 RWE

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An interesting read in today’s German business daily Handelsblatt about the challenges which come along as a result of the shift in energy mix towards renewables, here focusing on Texas. Solar and wind power are not available 24/7 and the demand is not necessarily located close to supply. Coupled with isolated and partially outdated power grids, power outages become more and more a normal phenomenon, even in economical highly developed countries and areas. At DEUTZ AG, we are committed to contribute towards achieving CO2-neutrality by 2050. Whilst we thrive to achieve this important goal, we continue to work to ensure that the world keeps moving. And that is one of the reasons why we are entering into new markets and new business models. Last month we signed a contract to purchase 100% of the shares in Blue Star Power Systems, Inc., a company producing state-of-the-art power generators. These power generators act as backup in the event of outages as such happening in Texas. Backups for hospitals, data centers, supermarkets, industrial facilities and many other parts of the critical infrastructure. And that is just the beginning. We will further buy and build a strong and global Deutz energy business, which will also allow us to bring CO2-neutral technologies into the market, using our H2 ICE or our engines to be powered with bio or synthetic fuels. #deutz #weensuretheworldkeepsmoving #bluestarpowersystems

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🚀 Elevating Offshore Wind Potential: This is 10HOCH3 An (almost) daily companion, especially for us northern lights, and an opportunity for us all to use sustainable energy: wind. Our Winter Batch 24/25 Accelerator Startup 10HOCH3 is contributing to a more sustainable future by supporting customers in making offshore wind a reliable, effective and competitive source of clean power. 🙌 10HOCH3 has a specialized focus on HVDC/ HVAC transmission systems in offshore wind with a comprehensive service offering. The team Jörg Seßler, Philipp Schöpfle and Michael Dauwe combines concept development, consulting and coordination services for its clients. What sets 10HOCH3 apart is the extensive industry expertise, the commitment to innovation and the ability to provide customized and strategic solutions to complex wind energy problems. 🌟 10HOCH3 in a nutshell: 👏 Optimizing Offshore Wind Maintenance with AI 👏 Providing expert know how, project planning and hands-on support 👏 Having in-depth knowledge of all technical details 👏 Working towards a more sustainable future for us all 💡 Learn more about this amazing startup: https://10hoch3.com 🫶 We are happy to have you on board, 10HOCH3! #AIStartupHub #WinterBatch2024 #StartupHamburg #IdeationProgram #AcceleratorProgram #Hamburg #StartupSuccess #StartupSupport #StartupFunding #Startups #AI #Gründer #Gründerinnen #Gründen #Founder #Founding #Gründerszene #StartupSzene #Accelerator #Pitch #AICommunity #TurningVisionsIntoReality #WindEnergy #SustainableEnergy

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RWE and Salzgitter Group Sign 7-Year PPA for 64 GWh of Green Electricity from Boitzenburger Land Solar Park RWE Supply & Trading and the Salzgitter Group have agreed to a long-term green electricity supply for up to 64 gigawatt hours per year. The seven-year contract will begin in 2027. The green electricity will be sourced from the 180-megawatt peak Boitzenburger Land solar park in Brandenburg, one of Germany’s largest PV systems, covering approximately 170 hectares. Operational since autumn 2023, the park is co-owned by Solarenergie Boitzenburger Land GmbH, the GP JOULE Group, and Mainova AG, with Mainova responsible for electricity marketing. “We are delighted to be able to support our long-standing customer Salzgitter in realising its sustainability strategy,” […] Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dpshFk5i #solarenergy #alternativeenergy #solarpv #pvsolar #photovoltaic #cleanenergy #cleantech #climatechange #europe #germany #renewableenergy #renewableenergy #rwe #salzgitterag #solarenergy

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🌱⚡ GMH Gruppe and ENGIE have conducted a Power Purchase Agreement to supply renewable energy with Guarantees of Origin (GoOs). The PPA aims to fully power the inducive single-bar tempering plant (EVA) at the Georgsmarienhütte site with 100% renewable energy.​ ​ Two domestic plants will supply green electricity: a wind farm that no longer receives subsidies under the German Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) and a newly built solar farm.​ ​ For GMH Gruppe, the PPA is another important step in its transformation towards climate-neutral steel production. By using the EVA, and the associated switch from natural gas to electricity in the heat treatment of steel, more than 10,000 tons of CO2 can be saved over the next ten years.​ ​ As the world's leading provider of PPAs, ENGIE supports companies on the path to decarbonization. Our Group is among the top three portfolio owners of post-EEG plants in Germany and is strongly committed to expanding renewable energy sources.​ ​ 🔎 Official press release: https://lnkd.in/e4B3as5i 🔎 All our solutions in Germany: https://lnkd.in/efpEyDya​ ​ #WindEnergy #SolarEnergy #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #Germany | ENGIE Deutschland

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🔄 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: 𝗣𝗡𝗘 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝘁𝗼 Qualitas Energy Deutschland GmbH. With nine turbines and a rated output of 59.4 MW, this Lower Saxony project is set to contribute to Germany’s renewable energy goals. Planning for Papenrode began in 2016, starting with the rebuilding of 15 older turbines to pave the way for a more efficient system. Remarkably, while the new wind farm has fewer turbines, its electricity production is set to increase fivefold, representing a substantial leap forward in the energy transition and climate protection efforts.🌱 Johannes Overbeck, Head of Investments at Qualitas Energy Deutschland GmbH, emphasizes: “We are particularly pleased about the excellent and cooperative partnership with PNE during this transaction process. Qualitas Energy is pursuing ambitious investment goals to accelerate the energy transition in Germany [...]" Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/dM7CRiM5 #PNEGroup #WindEnergy #Renewables #QualitasEnergy #EnergyTransition

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The success of the #EnergyTransition is of extraordinary importance for future generations!!! Winning this race against the clock is fundamental for our future, therefore it is vital not to fall into the same mistakes again and again... Reviewing some of the articles I read recently, I found one again referring to the #German #EnergyTransition that contains some interesting reflections... https://lnkd.in/dMxv95Cz

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Renewable energy needs investment in infrastructure. Thanks to Kelag Energie we have achieved a big milestone in Treibach Althofen to be fit for future. #renewableenergy #kelag #fitforfuture

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https://lnkd.in/enXz59_9 Funding decisions for large electrolyzer and hydrogen industrial network in Hamburg Where the Moorburg power plant used to generate electricity from coal, a 100 MW electrolyzer will in future produce green hydrogen and use it to supply industrial plants south of the port. Yesterday, Monday, Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck and Hamburg's Senator for the Environment Jens Kerstan publicly presented the funding decisions from the federal and state governments for two projects: the Green Hydrogen Hub (HGHH) with a 100 MW electrolyzer and the hydrogen industrial network HH-WIN. The federal and state governments' funding for both projects totals 250 million euros. The HGHH electrolysis project and the HH-Win hydrogen industrial network in Hamburg are two of a total of 23 projects that, strictly speaking, received funding from the federal and state governments in July as part of the IPCEI funding. They belong to the third so-called Hy2Infra wave of the IPCEI Hydrogen. IPCEI stands for "Important Projects of Common European Interest". Projects with this designation may receive higher funding rates from member states than would normally be permitted under EU state aid rules. On February 15, 2024, the EU Commission recognized the 23 projects as IPCEI projects under state aid law. From coal-fired power plant to hydrogen hub The Green Hydrogen Hub is to be built on the site of the Moorburg coal-fired power plant. Hamburger Energiewerke acquired the Moorburg power plant in March 2023. The subsidiary Energie Hub Moorburg began dismantling the power plant in October 2023. Some of the rubble from the plant is to be reused directly on the site. Parts of the existing infrastructure and systems are also to continue to be used for the electrolyzer. These include, for example, the water treatment plant and the workshop and storage building. The HGHH consortium of Hamburger Energiewerke and Luxcara has also been working on the detailed planning of the electrolyzer since autumn 2023. After receiving the funding approval, the companies now want to award the contracts for the large components and the construction of the 100 MW electrolyzer this year. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2025. The production of green hydrogen will be gradually ramped up later. The consortium wants to supply hydrogen consumers from various industries. Negotiations are already underway with many companies to this end. In addition to the HH-WIN network, deliveries will also be made via a truck loading station. Construction of the hydrogen industry network in Hamburg has begun Construction work for the Hamburg hydrogen industry network (HH-WIN) has also already begun, and the first major pipeline sections are now underway. Among other things, a tunnel with a diameter of around 1.4 meters will cross the port railway and a dike.

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The renewed build-out of solar PV in Germany leads to giant peaks in its electricity production. Ramping up from zero at 6 a.m. to 51 GW within 7 hours - and then down just as fast - is a big challenge for the (European) power system. It's like bringing 7 big coal-fired power plants online every hour, and then taking them offline again. Batteries can help coping with this daily cycle, although their economics are not as good as at lower latitudes since there's not much sun in wintertime here. Just to be sure: great that solar PV saves so much fossil fuels - with their emissions - these days!

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The Moers-based utility ENNI Energie & Umwelt Niederrhein GmbH is losing two long-serving executives. Stefan Krämer, Chairman of the Management Board and Managing Director, and Volker Marschmann, long-standing Chairman of the Supervisory Board, will be leaving the company in the foreseeable future, Enni announced. https://lnkd.in/ebJ4R2vA (€)

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New article in Deutscher Mittelstands-Bund (DMB) e.V. 🏭 In this insightful piece, our Deputy Head of Sales, Ralph Stemper, discusses why modernizing the grid is crucial for effectively using renewable energy. With high energy costs, the German Mittelstand faces challenges, especially with limited grid capacities for solar power. ⚡ Key points include: 1. Current Grid Limitations 👉 Outdated infrastructure can't handle increasing solar energy production. 2. Challenges for Solar Projects 👉 Many solar installations can't connect to the grid due to local infrastructure and high transformer station costs. 3. Decentralized Energy Supply 👉 Decentralization is needed but requires significant adjustments. 4. Long-term Benefits 👉 Enhancing the grid will make renewable energy more accessible and cost-effective for SMEs. Curious to learn more? 🌱 👉 Read the full article here (DE): https://lnkd.in/eGMcZxhh #renewableenergy #energyefficiency #solar #deutschermittelstand #gridmodernization

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⚡ Exciting news from Germany! ⚡ The German Federal Government will support long-duration energy storage (LDES) of 500 MW under its Power Plant Safety Act. 🔋 The Act, coordinated with the European Commission, is part of Germany's economic growth package and aims to: 🔹 Enhance energy resilience  🔹 Accelerate decarbonisation  🔹 Support the clean energy transition  🔹 Ensure supply security and grid stability Earlier this year, it was suspected that the Act would undermine decarbonisation efforts by focusing on the mere build-up of new gas power plants. However, the inclusion of LDES in the mechanism sends the correct message and is crucial for non-fossil flexibility solutions. 🚀 The first round of tenders for LDES is expected at the end of 2024 / beginning of 2025. 👉 Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/dtRhvSr6

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#BalanceNeueEnergien a 100% subsidiary of #VNGAG has acquired another Biogas plant in my home province of Saxony-Anhalt further driving the development of sustainable alternatives for #NaturalGas, since #Biomethane #RNG can 100% substitute fossil #Methane and is 100% backwards compatible with the existing natural gas infrastructure, on top it helps stripping #CO2 from the air and use it either to replace #fossil #Carbon or sequester it permanently and create negative #CO2 emissions.

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well done - weiter so

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A while back I wrote about #shifting our #demand patterns following the #renewableenergy. https://lnkd.in/gEw8acXV In July 2024, the Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur), Germany came up with a #position #paper as regards to the upgrade of their #electricity #grid policy, which is very similar in spirit. https://lnkd.in/gtX2mczJ The key aspects of this position paper as per the President of the Federal Network Agency are as follows, + The old network fee discounts no longer meet the requirements of an electricity system that is characterized by high proportions of renewable electricity generation + In the future, we want to particularly encourage #consumption #behavior in industry that benefits the system. + Industry and commerce should pay #reduced network #fees if they use more electricity in situations with high electricity supply.  + Conversely, they will also receive a reduction in network fees if they use less electricity in times of a #shortage of electricity. This is basically on similar lines with the "Timeshifting" post is on influencing the key #consumption patterns and #incentivize the consumers who consume more during the times of excess (renewable) energy generation. This was a no-brainer always, and it is great to see this being considered at a policy well in a region with high #penetration of #renewableenergy. If we can #eliminate the problem to a large extent in the first place, we do not need #expensive solutioning in the form of technology / firm power / energy storage etc. The #forward thinking nature of this position paper puts the prerogative on those responsible for #climatechange in the first place - the market & the industry. Solving for this will avoid significant over-dimensioning, reduce continued reliance on firm power gas/coal generation plants, eliminate need for majority of short-duration #energy #storage (read #batteries), minimize the need for new firm #nuclear power, and facilitate faster transition towards a high-renewable grid, hopefully upwards of 90-95%. Long duration storage will be required nevertheless as the #demand cannot be switched off for weeks and months together at times of minimal renewable generation. We at Umagine & H2 Carbon Zero completely support this position paper, and hope for a swift conversion to regulations in the upcoming months.

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