Hydrogen

Green Hydrogen is produced from renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, and plays an indispensable role in the energy transition. Why is green hydrogen so important? Because this energy carrier is a clean and versatile material and can serve as fuel for energy-intensive processes. Moreover, hydrogen can be stored, making it available at any time.

Green hydrogen is produced via electrolysis: a process in which water (H₂O) is split into hydrogen (H₂) and oxygen (O₂) using electricity. If this electricity is generated by renewable sources such as solar or wind energy, it is considered green hydrogen. No CO₂ is released during its production. This makes green hydrogen a fully sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. The challenge? Producing green hydrogen at scale.

At RWE, we are fully committed to developing sustainable value chains based on green hydrogen. From production and storage to the distribution of hydrogen:

• We are building large-scale electrolysers for the production of green hydrogen.
• Our solar and wind farms are continuously expanded to provide green power to these electrolysers.
• We cooperate with partners in the chain such as infrastructure developers and customers to enable the large-scale deployment of green hydrogen.
• We invest in offshore hydrogen production through innovative projects such as FUREC.

Our goal? A future where hydrogen plays a central role in a carbon-neutral energy supply.

What is hydrogen used for? Green hydrogen is particularly suitable for sectors where there are few to no sustainable alternatives:

• Heavy industry: replacing fossil fuels and raw materials in industrial and chemical processes.
• Transport sector: as a clean fuel for heavy road transport, aviation and shipping.
• Renewable fuel production: as a basis for synthetic fuels and hydrogen carriers.

Green hydrogen provides the solution where electrification is not feasible.

Europe aims to achieve 40 gigawatts of electrolysis capacity for green hydrogen production by 2030. This ambitious target requires efficient, scalable solutions. RWE plays a crucial role in this by actively participating in various hydrogen projects aimed at high efficiency and measurable impact.

With our technological expertise and practical experience, we are committed to the large-scale production of green hydrogen and accelerating the transition to a sustainable energy supply.

Discover below how our projects contribute to achieving  the European Hydrogen targets.