BAMBERG – How can hydrogen contribute to the decarbonisation and defossilisation of industrial processes? This question was the focus of the first on-site edition of our H2.INSIGHTS series at Robert Bosch GmbH in Bamberg.
MUNICH – At the Hydrogen Dialogue, which formed part of The smarter E Europe for the first time this year, numerous representatives of the hydrogen industry gathered in Munich. H2.B is the conceptual partner of the Hydrogen Dialogue.
MUNICH – The numerous partners in the Bavarian Hydrogen Alliance met once again this year at the Alliance’s internal general assembly. During the event, the Progress Report on the Hydrogen Ramp-Up was presented and handed over to Minister of State Hubert Aiwanger. In the ensuing discussion with Prof. Veronika Grimm, Prof. Peter Wasserscheid, Dr Martin Würth (UniCredit Bank) and Dr Jürgen Guldner (BMW), the findings were jointly analysed, with a particular focus on regulatory hurdles and bankability. There was also a presentation on the current state of hydrogen regulation by Christoph Kisker (Stiftung Umweltenergierecht).
MUNICH – At the general assembly of the Hydrogen Alliance Bavaria, the Hydrogen Center Bavaria (H2.B) handed over the Progress Report on the Hydrogen Ramp-Up in Bavaria to the Minister of State for Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy, Hubert Aiwanger.
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.
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.
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.
Belgium/Netherlands – From November 19 to 22, a Bavarian delegation of representatives from business, academia, and politics, led by Bavarian Minister of Economic Affairs Hubert Aiwanger, traveled to Belgium and the Netherlands. Belgium is positioning itself as a future hub for hydrogen imports into Europe and as a transit country for further transport within the continent. The Netherlands has ambitious plans to establish itself as Europe’s green hydrogen center and is already the second-largest hydrogen producer in Europe.
Ulm – Under the motto “How can it succeed?”, the 3rd Länderdialog (State Dialogue) Baden-Württemberg – Bayern took place on November 5th, focusing on advancing hydrogen mobility in the commercial vehicle sector. The cross-state event, hosted by the Hydrogen Center Bavaria (H2.B) and the Plattform H2BW at the Center for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research (ZSW) in Ulm, brought together more than 120 participants from Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, and neighboring states. Key topics included opportunities and challenges for logistics companies and vehicle manufacturers, as well as aspects of a functional mobility ecosystem.
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