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As part of its data strategy, the European Union (EU) has created a far-reaching legal basis for digital value creation through data in Europe – including in the energy industry. While the Data Act (DA) greatly expands data availability in the energy system, the Data Governance Act (DGA) regulates trustworthy transaction options for this data. In their new white paper, researchers from the Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence “Integrated Energy Systems” (CINES) describe how data exchange can take place under these conditions in three energy industry scenarios. They advise affected companies to prepare for the coming digitalization with a data strategy.

Green hydrogen is considered a key technology for Europe’s climate-neutrality. However, the urgent ramp-up of technologies and markets faces major uncertainties regarding the future demand for hydrogen and the corresponding infrastructure - a dilemma that is hampering strategic decisions and concrete planning. Researchers from the Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence »Integrated Energy Systems«« (CINES) have analyzed scenarios for the pan-European energy system in the years 2030 and 2050. They show that even with low hydrogen demand, a considerable build-up of hydrogen infrastructure is necessary.

Smart metering systems are key to a successful energy transition. In order to achieve the goals of the energy transition, the existing challenges must be tackled quickly and decisively. Close cooperation between politics, industry and science is essential.