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⚡ Germany moves closer to a hydrogen-ready power system with RWE’s plan for an ~850 MW combined-cycle plant in Voerde. 📍 Located at a former coal site, the project aligns with the coal phase-out and uses existing infrastructure, including access to the planned hydrogen core network. 🧩 Designed for at least 50% H₂ co-firing at start-up (target 2030), it reflects a practical phased-conversion strategy, though questions remain on hydrogen availability, cost, and supply chain readiness. 🏗️ A streamlined regulatory and permitting process will be essential for timely delivery; delays would weaken both investor confidence and transition momentum. 🔬 This project illustrates the dual role of hydrogen-compatible gas assets: enabling reliability in a high-renewables system today while preparing for full H₂ operation when conditions mature. 💬 Balanced, long-term planning and realistic hydrogen deployment pathways remain critical to avoid lock-in risks and ensure genuine decarbonization. #Hydrogen #EnergyTransition #Decarbonization #FlexibleGeneration #Germany #ClimateAction #PowerSystems #NetZero #HydrogenEconomy https://lnkd.in/e6UvbYKc