Stellen die Klimaschutzverträge die Nachhaltigkeit von Wasserstoff sicher

The study evaluates Germany's Carbon Contracts for Difference (KSV) and finds that while the program aims to support industrial decarbonization, it may indirectly subsidize 'low-carbon' (fossil) hydrogen. The authors warn against proposed changes to funding guidelines that would remove emission reduction criteria, which would diminish the competitive advantage of green hydrogen. The report also highlights gaps in accounting for transport emissions and the need for a holistic sustainability standard for imported hydrogen to ensure environmental and social safeguards in exporting nations.

• The KSV program focuses on the use of hydrogen in industrial projects and excludes production from direct funding; however, it may still conflict with the National Hydrogen Strategy (NWS) because projects can include production costs in their bid prices, leading to indirect subsidies for 'low-carbon' hydrogen.
• While green hydrogen was preferred in the first KSV funding round, a revised draft of the funding guidelines proposes removing the emission reduction criterion from bid evaluations, which would reduce the competitive advantage of green hydrogen over 'low-carbon' alternatives.
• There is uncertainty regarding whether transport emissions from upstream hydrogen are considered in the KSV bidding mechanism, which could result in transport emissions and energy losses not being fully reflected in bid prices.
• Projects using hydrogen imported from outside the EU may bypass certification evidence, necessitating the development of a holistic sustainability standard that covers ecological and social aspects and promotes value creation for local communities in exporting countries.

APA

NewClimate Institute (2025). Stellen die Klimaschutzverträge die Nachhaltigkeit von Wasserstoff sicher. http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/stellen-die-klimaschutzvertrage-die-nachhaltigkeit-von-wasserstoff-sicher

Chicago

NewClimate Institute. Stellen die Klimaschutzverträge die Nachhaltigkeit von Wasserstoff sicher. 2025. http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/stellen-die-klimaschutzvertrage-die-nachhaltigkeit-von-wasserstoff-sicher.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{newclimateinstitute2025stellen, author = {{NewClimate Institute}}, title = {{Stellen die Klimaschutzverträge die Nachhaltigkeit von Wasserstoff sicher}}, institution = {NewClimate Institute}, year = {2025}, month = feb, url = {http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/stellen-die-klimaschutzvertrage-die-nachhaltigkeit-von-wasserstoff-sicher}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }