Germany could deliver almost 28GW of green hydrogen electrolyser capacity by 2030, according to a survey by the German Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association (DWV).
DWV conducted a survey among its members to determine the potential supply capacities for electrolysers for green hydrogen production by 2030.
According to the companies, a maximum supply capacity of 16.25GW a year is possible in 2025, and by 2030 it will be 27.8GW.
Germany has set a goal of achieving actual electrolysis capacity of 10GW by 2030.
“The result of the DWV market survey shows that this assumption can be exceeded,” the trade group said.
It added that analysis of the survey results indicates turnover of €13.1bn in 2030 and approximately 65,800 jobs can be created as a result.
The companies that took part in the survey are Elogen, ITM Power/Linde, MAN Energy Solutions/H-TEC Systems, McPhy Energy Deutschland, Siemens Energy, Sunfire, and Thyssenkrupp Nucera.
DWV chief executive Werner Diwald said: “The facts are clear: Green hydrogen could secure a decisive part of Germany’s future renewable energy supply much faster and in significantly larger quantities than previously assumed by politicians.”