Germany bets on Hydrogen

The German government sees hydrogen as critical to decarbonising its economy by 2045. Some sectors like fertilisers, steel or chemicals have few alternatives. But is the same true for heating? With the help of subsidies, Bonn's municipal utility is already planning a hydrogen-filled future for its gas-fired combined heat and power plant. Reporting by Nathan Witkop, Editor Clean Energy Desk. Contributors: Karsten Neuhoff, Energy Economist, German Institute for Economic Research (DIW); David Cebon, Professor Mechanical Engineering, Cambridge University; and Rolf Driller, Technical Employee, Stadtwerke Bonn.