Zentrum Wasserstoff.Bayern (H2.B)

The Zentrum Wasserstoff.Bayern (H2.B) is the central strategy and coordination office of the Free State of Bavaria for the promotion and development of hydrogen technologies. Founded in 2019, H2.B operates at the interface between business, science, politics, and the public, both nationally and internationally.

• Coordination and Networking: H2.B coordinates the Hydrogen Alliance Bavaria, a comprehensive networking, knowledge, and interest exchange platform for over 373 stakeholders from business, science, and politics in Bavaria. This platform enables workshops, seminars, roundtables, networking and matchmaking formats, as well as delegation trips and joint exhibition stands[5].
• Strategy and Consulting: The center is tasked with the development and implementation of the Bavarian Hydrogen Strategy 2.0, which serves as part of the Energy Plan Bavaria 2040. This strategy defines clear goals and concrete measures for the production, transport, and use of hydrogen in various application areas[3].
• Promotion and Support: H2.B supports the establishment of electrolyzer infrastructure and hydrogen refueling station infrastructure in Bavaria. A key focus is on the development and demonstration of novel PEM electrolyzers and fuel cell-based electromobility[5].

The main mission of H2.B is to strengthen and expand the hydrogen economy in Bavaria. The center aims to quickly bring innovative hydrogen technologies into application and to drive the transition away from fossil energy sources. The values of H2.B are based on collaboration and networking among stakeholders from business, science, and politics to create a livable and sustainable energy future[3].

• Climate-Neutral Industrial Society: Hydrogen plays a central role in the vision of a climate-neutral industrial society. H2.B works to firmly establish hydrogen as a flexibly applicable option in the energy system to bridge the gap between regeneratively produced electricity and energy-intensive applications[3].
• Hydrogen Roadmap Bavaria: The roadmap, developed from 2021 to 2022 under the leadership of H2.B, outlines current and future perspectives of the economic and scientific location Bavaria in the field of hydrogen. It defines important milestones for the rollout of hydrogen technologies and highlights concrete needs for action[3].
• International Cooperation: H2.B participates in international events and cooperations, such as the European Summit "Hydrogen Without Borders" and delegation trips to Spain and France, to promote exchange and collaboration in the field of the hydrogen economy[1][5].

Since 2020, H2.B has been a partner in the Team Energy Transition Bavaria, an initiative of the Bavarian State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy. This team includes citizens, municipalities, companies, associations, and research institutions working together on the energy transition in Bavaria. The motto "We roll up our sleeves and tackle the energy transition together" reflects the cooperative approach and shared goals[4].

The Zentrum Wasserstoff.Bayern (H2.B) is thus a central player in the Bavarian hydrogen economy, significantly contributing to a sustainable and climate-friendly energy future through its comprehensive activities, strategic planning, and international networking.

• 1 - https://h2.bayern
• 2 - https://h2.bayern/kontakt/
• 3 - https://h2.bayern/wasserstoffstrategie/
• 4 - https://h2.bayern/das-h2b/team-energiewende-bayern/
• 5 - https://h2.bayern/wasserstoffbuendnis/