for the ramp-up of the Bavarian hydrogen economy
Perspectives and recommended actions
Hydrogen Roadmap Bavaria:
INFORMATION
Hydrogen Center Bavaria
The State of Bavaria has founded the Hydrogen Center Bavaria (H2.B) to consolidate and expand the strong position of the Bavarian industry in the important future field of the hydrogen economy. In this way, the State of Bavaria is pursuing the goal of bringing together central players in industry, science and politics in order to advance the topic of the “hydrogen economy” in Bavaria as quickly as possible and to achieve the use of hydrogen in broad practical application.
Hydrogen Alliance Bavaria
During the founding event of H2.B on September 5, 2019, central players of a future Bavarian hydrogen economy signed the declaration of intent for the Hydrogen Alliance Bavaria. Its more than 396 partners from industry, science and politics declare that they will contribute to strengthening and expanding Bavaria’s technological competence in the field of innovative hydrogen technologies and support the activities of the Hydrogen Center Bavaria.
Latest news
Showcase day: hydrogen mobility
MUNICH - The “Showcase Day: Hydrogen Mobility” organised by Zentrum Wasserstoff.Bayern (H2.B) in cooperation with Ludwig-Bölkow-Systemtechnik GmbH on 11 March 2025 showed how hydrogen is already contributing to decarbonisation in the mobility sector today, what potential there is for the future and what steps are needed to further advance the ramp-up of the hydrogen economy in Bavaria. Under the patronage of the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy, almost 100 participants came together to discuss current developments, challenges and opportunities.
The H2.B at Hyvolution Paris – meeting of international hydrogen organisations
Paris - From 28 to 30 January 2025, the H2.B was represented at the international H2 Associations Pavilion at Hyvolution Paris. The three days focused on the exchange between the 14 hydrogen organisations present as well as the exchange with the numerous visitors at Hyvolution.
Fifth Hydrogen Dialogue – Summit & Expo and General Assembly of the Hydrogen Alliance Bavaria
NUREMBERG – On December 4 and 5, 2024, the HYDROGEN DIALOGUE – Summit & Expo in Nuremberg brought together over 1,200 hydrogen stakeholders from business, academia, and politics, including 17 international delegations and guests from 33 countries. The event's fifth edition featured an exhibition (Expo) and a conference (Summit), with high-profile lectures and panel discussions highlighting industrial policy opportunities for the German and European hydrogen economy while providing actionable insights for a successful ramp-up. On the first day, the H2.B hosted the annual General Assembly of the Hydrogen Alliance Bavaria, attended by numerous representatives from the Alliance’s more than 370 partners. The HYDROGEN DIALOGUE was organized by NürnbergMesse GmbH under the patronage of the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, with the H2.B as a conceptual partner.
