Hydrogen, e-mobility and new energy laws: AVU event inspires!

Hydrogen, e-mobility and new energy laws: AVU event inspires!

The topic of hydrogen is the focus of the upcoming AVU Netz installer meeting, which will take place today, July 18, 2025. This event is aimed at experts from the regional electrical industry and covers central topics such as energy law, e-mobility and digitalization. The aim is to promote a well-founded discussion about the current challenges and developments in the energy sector. The meeting also offers practical information on registering systems for feeding in electricity from renewable energies, which has been made available via an online portal since July 1st.

An exciting highlight will be the lecture on the topic “Current legal situation regarding feed-in systems”. This explains the latest changes to the law and their impact on installers and the industry in general. Space will also be created in the meeting for e-mobility. The focus is on electric cars that are mainly charged at home. Participants can find out about various charging options, including classic wallboxes in garages as well as alternative connection options for garage yards.

Prospects for the hydrogen ramp-up

Another important point on the agenda is AVU Netz's strategy for the hydrogen ramp-up. A pilot project is planned that includes an electrolyzer on the AVU premises on Oststrasse. This electrolyzer will produce hydrogen by splitting water into its basic components, hydrogen and oxygen - a crucial step towards a sustainable energy future.

Hydrogen has the potential to be used as chemical storage in renewable energy systems. Loud Fraunhofer IKTS Hydrogen can not only be stored in caverns and converted back into electricity via gas turbines or high-temperature fuel cells, but it also plays a crucial role in industrial use. In areas such as steel, cement and lime, hydrogen is seen as a renewable alternative to fossil fuels, with the aim of reducing CO2 emissions in industry.

Sustainable mobility in view

There is a particular need for action in the mobility sector, as CO2 emissions have not yet been significantly reduced here. Hydrogen-powered trains and trucks could offer sustainable solutions for more environmentally friendly travel. In addition, an economical and reliable infrastructure is essential for the acceptance of hydrogen technologies, which is also important Fraunhofer ISE is emphasized.

Flexible solutions, such as pressure tanks made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastics, show that hydrogen technologies are being further advanced. An innovative monitoring system from Fraunhofer IKTS monitors these tanks using ultrasonic waves. This means that material defects can be identified early on and the remaining service life of the tanks can be better predicted in the future.

The installers' meeting promises to be a forum for exchanging information about the latest developments in the field of hydrogen and sustainable energy solutions. It is a perfect opportunity for everyone involved to network and shape the path to a greener future together.