For the energy transition to succeed, an intelligent and innovative approach is required. This is because energy must become affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly. Hydrogen plays a special role in this: It enables significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions based on renewable energies. Thus, hydrogen is essential for the success of the energy transition in industry, transportation, and the heating sector. The federal government and the European Commission assign great importance to the topic of hydrogen, having adopted the National Hydrogen Strategy (NHS) and the European Hydrogen Strategy, respectively.

Standards are needed for the development and deployment of hydrogen technologies

With the extensive introduction of hydrogen in various sectors, such as fuel for transportation or electricity generation, the regulatory approvals and associated norms will gradually evolve. Research, industry, and politics are working intensively on corresponding solutions. At the same time, the introduction of hydrogen opens up new markets and brings together new market participants. New standards will support mutual understanding by establishing a common language and requirements for products and processes. Additionally, new innovations will emerge that can be more rapidly established in the market through standards.

To support the introduction of hydrogen technologies, DIN and DKE are accompanying stakeholders from industry, science, and society on the path to a hydrogen-rich future.

What are the benefits of standards?

To successfully implement the National Hydrogen Strategy, recognized measurement methods and evaluation criteria, as well as associated international standards, are needed. Through early standardization and norm development, the German economy can position itself within the European and international context by defining essential measurement methods and requirements already during the development of new products and processes.

Therefore, standards must be consistently considered in all aspects of the National Hydrogen Strategy and developed or adjusted as needed.