February saw key funding announcements across Europe, but two major developments stood out: the evolving implementation of the Renewable Energy Directive III (REDIII) and shifts in investment strategies amid market uncertainty. This edition of Hydrogen Compass explores how Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany are approaching REDIII, revealing diverging regulatory frameworks that will shape the hydrogen landscape.
At the EU level, the Clean Industrial Deal introduces new hydrogen-focused initiatives, including a Delegated Act on low-carbon hydrogen, a Hydrogen Mechanism, and the next European Hydrogen Bank auction. With member states taking different paths, clarity and regulatory certainty remain crucial for industry progress.
(Source: https://www.westwoodenergy.com/subsectors/hydrogen/hydrogen-compass-march-2025)