- The Authority has yet to obtain any details concerning the implementation of the assistance plan.
Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck checked out the hydrogen electrolysis plant construction site at the disabled coal-powered station Moorburg and committed federal subsidies totaling over 250 million euros. "What a lovely day, not just meteorologically speaking, but also politically and energy-wise," said the Green politician. Moorburg serves as an exceptional example of energy transition. "With the dismantling of the ancient coal plant and the establishment of a hydrogen-based economy, Moorburg will become a significant hub for the industrial and energy sector's decarbonization in Hamburg and Germany."
154 million euros going towards Green Hydrogen Hub
The funding decisions revolve around two significant aspects. The first, approximately 154 million euros, is designated for the building of the Green Hydrogen Hub—a 100-megawatt electrolysis plant. Construction is slated to start from 2025, with green hydrogen production commencing in 2027. Renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power will provide the necessary energy. "Thanks to this funding decision, we can now initiate a short-term order for the 100-megawatt electrolysis plant and commence construction," commented Luxcara's Hamburg partner company managing director Alexandra von Bernstorff. The city of Hamburg is expected to cover around 46 million euros of this funding.
The second portion, approximately 126 million euros in funding (around 38 million euros from the city) pertains to the ongoing development of the Hamburg hydrogen industry network. "This demonstrates that Hamburg means business," added Environment Senator Jens Kerstan (Greens). Hamburg strives and aims to become one of Europe's leading green hydrogen hubs. Economic Senator Melanie Leonhard (SPD) emphasized the city's ambition to cover the entire hydrogen value chain, from production to import to supplying industries.
Future goals: Up to 800 megawatt production
Christian Heine, spokesperson for the Hamburg energy works management, revealed future goals to achieve up to 800 megawatts of electrolysis. "Hamburg has a wealth of renewable energy resources, in Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and even northern Lower Saxony," he noted. "This abundant green energy can then be directly processed further in Moorburg." Michael Dammann, Gasnetz Hamburg's managing director, expressed his excitement by referring to a nearly symbolic day, declaring, "We're turning Hamburg into a gateway to the hydrogen world."
- The 154 million euros allocated for the Green Hydrogen Hub includes supporting information on the construction plan, which outlines starting construction in 2025 and commencing green hydrogen production in 2027.
- To aid in Hamburg's aim to become a leading green hydrogen hub, the city is seeking additional funding of 46 million euros, providing essential supporting information for the ongoing development of the hydrogen industry network.
