Denmark to subsidise hydrogen production
Cross-party agreement was reached on funding following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
The Danish government will provide a DKK1.25bn ($200mn) state subsidy scheme for hydrogen production as part of a new plan to build 4-6GW of electrolysis capacity by 2030. A cross-party agreement was reached on the funding following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “Europe is intensely searching for alternatives to fossil fuels, and we are in a hurry not only to become green, but also to become more independent from Russian fossil energy,” says Dan Jorgensen, minister for climate, energy and utilities. The government will also present a plan for expanding onshore and offshore renewable energy generation in Denmark to power the electrolysers. 4-6GW – Targeted electrolyser capacity The hydrog
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