"Many planned projects have been delayed or scrapped. Adrian Odenweller and Falko Ueckerdt at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research in Germany tracked 190 projects globally that were due to begin operating in 2023. The researchers found that only 7% of these had begun operations as scheduled."
"Cost increases, supply-chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and regulatory requirements are all implicated, to some extent. But necessary detail- such as the relative impact of different factors - is lacking, and EU leaders need that information before they act."
"If the current policy is causing delays, the situation won't be improved by replacing that policy with a hastily created alternative that fails to address the root causes of the problem."
European leaders, including French President Macron, criticize EU rules requiring green hydrogen production to be climate-friendly, claiming these regulations impede technology scale-up. However, evidence shows multiple factors contribute to project delays. A Potsdam Institute study found only 7% of 190 planned green hydrogen projects globally began operations on schedule in 2023. Cost increases, COVID-19 supply-chain disruptions, and regulatory requirements all play roles, but their relative impacts remain unclear. Before modifying existing policies, EU policymakers need detailed scientific analysis to identify root causes of delays and avoid implementing ineffective replacement policies.
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