FUTURETALK: What role should hydrogen play in the Lusatian energy transition? - Part of the lecture series "Hydrogen-Future-Lusatia?!"

FUTURE TALK: What role should hydrogen play in the Lusatian energy transition?

Closing panel of the lecture series "Hydrogen-Future-Lusatia?!"

Discussing on the podium:

• Prof. Bernd Hirschl, BTU Chair of Management of Regional Energy Supply Structures
• Jens Krause, Hydrogen Network Lusatia DurcH2atmen
• Neelke Wagner, PowerShift e.V.
• Henk Wiechers, BTUChair of Regional Planning

What is this future talk about?

In the pursuit of renewable energy solutions, green hydrogen (_H2) has been discussed as a promising key element for several years. The potential of hydrogen to decarbonize various sectors, from mobility to industrial processes, offers an enticing path to a greener future. However, the successful implementation of a green _H2 economy will require a great deal of green electricity from renewable energy sources as well as the construction of new infrastructure. With the continuation of the National Hydrogen Strategy 2023, the course has been set for the construction of a German _H2 economy. In Lusatia, _H2 is also expected to play a relevant role in the local economy and energy supply. _H2 is being discussed by some as the "new green coal", which is to be used across the board. Others, on the other hand, refer to hydrogen as the "champagne of energy", which should only be used in sectors where electrification is not possible. In this mixed situation, we want to enter into an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary discussion: what role should hydrogen play in the future as part of a socio-ecological transformation? How do hydrogen plans fit in with structural change and what would this mean for the region and the surrounding area?

Organizational details

The lecture series will take place from April 24, 2024 to July 10, 2024, every second Wednesday from 17:30 to 19:00. The event is open to all interested parties inside and outside the university. Registration is not required. We look forward to an exciting exchange!

The event will take place on site and will be broadcast live online (Webex):

• Large lecture theatre, main campus, Konrad-Zuse-Straße 4, 03046 Cottbus
• Online transmission:https://b-tu.webex.com/meet/btu4future

The lecture series is part of the FÜS module "BTU4future - Transdisciplinary Module for Climate Protection and Sustainable Development". Moodle course for module participants: https://www.b-tu.de/elearning/btu/course/view.php?id=13217

You can find the entire program of the lecture series here: https://www.b-tu.de/fg-technik-umwelt-soziologie/lehre/btu4future-klimaschutz-partizipativ/ringvorlesung-wasserstoff-zukunft-lausitz-sose24