It is crucial for the market ramp-up and, in particular, the role of hydrogen as the energy carrier of the future that the public's reservations about hydrogen are allayed. However, the safety aspects of hydrogen are not yet given sufficient consideration in the National Hydrogen Strategy. In order to create the necessary trust in hydrogen technology, measures are needed to ensure safe operation, accident prevention and the control of incidents. Moreover, this is not only the prerequisite for the public's trust in hydrogen, but also the cornerstone for realising its potential for a sustainable and safe future. A safe infrastructure prevents environmental damage caused by hydrogen and reduces costs.
In the market launch and establishment of hydrogen technologies, reliable and independent safety and quality standards will lead to a competitive and locational advantage for Germany. This is the only way to achieve the goal of H2 readiness. With its comprehensive expertise and experience in the fields of hydrogen technology, industry, renewable energies, environmental protection and sustainability, combined with its in-depth knowledge of safety issues, TÜV NORD is a valuable partner for all aspects of the safety of the energy carrier of the future. Whether for plants and infrastructure or the production, storage, transport and utilisation of hydrogen: TÜV NORD supports all players involved in the market ramp-up of hydrogen with testing procedures, inspections and certifications.
Testing and certification is usually at the end of the value chain. When it comes to the start of hydrogen projects, i.e. the first expert opinion, the feasibility study or H2-ready plant planning, we have a separate operational division for consulting, engineering and training under the umbrella of the TÜV NORD GROUP. The hydrogen experts there pool their expertise in the HydroHub. So if you want to get started with your hydrogen project, the HydroHub is the ideal sparring partner.
