Hydrogen plays a vital role in sector coupling and is therefore essential for the transition to a sustainable industry. Addressing this challenge requires not only an interdisciplinary approach but also the integration of research, industry, and society. ECPE and JARA ENERGY are focusing on:

• Research into hydrogen production, distribution, storage, and its applications in transport as well as industrial use for heat supply and as a feedstock.
• A critical assessment of hydrogen in relation to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to identify and resolve any potential conflicts.

Goals of the Grand Challenge:

• Plan, design, and operate regional and urban energy systems that meet the demands and needs of a digitalized, user-centric society, aiming for energy security and carbon neutrality.
• Integrate energy planning with sustainable urban development.
• Promote and involve social acceptance, energy economics, management, regulation, and policy-making.
• Align with the concept of a 'citizen energy community'.

National and International Projects:

• Hydrogen Clusters4Future / Future Cluster Hydrogen
• Helmholtz Hydrogen Cluster HC-H2

Infrastructures:

• Centre for Mobile Propulsion
• ELECTRA