Like methane, hydrogen is a gaseous energy carrier and, unlike electricity, can be stored on a large scale and over the long term. The use of hydrogen has proven itself for decades in industry and as a raw material in chemical production, especially for the production of ammonia and methanol.
Town gas was used on a large scale for storage and distribution, whereby this could contain approx. 50% hydrogen.
There has been a hydrogen pipeline network in the Ruhr area since the early 20th century.
In the mobility sector, fuel cells can be used to convert hydrogen into electricity and thus contribute to reducing emissions.
