Hydrogen Investors

With the increasing international sustainability requirements for investments and companies, market shares could also be distributed via the quality of the hydrogen infrastructure in the future. The market ramp-up for these technologies has long since begun. Funding programmes from the EU and the German government are driving this development forward - however, the speed of recent years has slowed down, partly due to the new elections in Germany in 2025.

It is not yet clear how well individual technologies will fare in the competition for efficiency, reliability and cost development. The time horizons for deployment and availability are also still in flux. It is to be expected that not every concept being trialled today can be implemented profitably and not every project will generate strong returns. Nevertheless, many market players are already taking their own path and deciding for themselves which technological route they will take. This will give them a decisive advantage in the growing hydrogen market over reluctant market participants - because the climate targets that have been set demand individual decarbonisation strategies.

The HydroHub provides advice and support in the preparation of safe future decisions and hydrogen investments, with both the financial and technical expertise of TÜV NORD GROUP companies operating in 70 countries worldwide.

Over the next few years, it will be important to build up the infrastructure for the hydrogen ramp-up. According to a 2020 study by Aurora Energy Research, the European hydrogen market could reach a volume of 120 billion euros by 2050. Another analysis by Deloitte from 2023 estimates that the global market for green hydrogen could grow to USD 1.4 trillion by 2050, based on a trade volume of almost 600 million tonnes. Although these studies have different geographical focuses and the figures vary depending on the source, they illustrate the considerable growth potential of the hydrogen market by 2050.

The HydroHub offers access to the excellent 360° expertise and services for consulting, engineering and training from TÜV NORD GROUP companies for the evaluation of developments with significance for the economic viability of proven and new hydrogen technologies.

We recognise the interrelationships, know the procedures for awarding subsidies, advise all market participants and institutions along the hydrogen value chain and thus also keep an eye on future development opportunities and risks. Accordingly, we can assess the market segments competently and independently and make well-founded statements regarding sensible hydrogen investments.

Recognising, assessing and controlling technical hazards and risks has been one of the TÜV NORD GROUP's central tasks for over 150 years. We have developed in-depth expertise in all areas of industry and today offer hundreds of specialised services, especially for the hydrogen industry. Wherever hydrogen can be produced and integrated into the industrial value chain, our services are already helping to protect against risks or optimise the process chain.

The optimised use of available technologies and a gradual switch to green hydrogen is the declared goal throughout Europe and this is also our incentive for practical involvement in all relevant fields of the hydrogen economy. The HydroHub supports companies in optimising their business development.

We recognise the importance of fundamental parameters for investment decisions in the new technologies. Contact us and we will put together a team of experts for your investments in hydrogen.

Innovations are always accompanied by different attitudes - this also applies to hydrogen investments: Some investors are euphoric and see the opportunities, while others act sceptically and cautiously. This is just one example of the different emotional responses and attitudes that can occur among investors. What's more, on many topics - including hydrogen investments - even the experts disagree on whether an innovative technology can achieve a breakthrough or whether it will fail. In view of this mixed situation, it is hardly surprising that hydrogen hype has already burst twice on the stock market: once around the turn of the millennium and again in 2020 and 2021.

In view of the unsuccessful history of hydrogen, a hydrogen investment may seem dubious. However, you shouldn't let this put you off - until now, many investors have overlooked the lack of application areas and the still inadequate state of development of hydrogen technology when investing in hydrogen. But now is the right time for anyone who wants to make a hydrogen investment: After decades of research and now pressure from climate change and politics, Germany has reached the point where a timely, cost-effective usability of hydrogen is on the horizon.

Despite the favourable signs, not all hydrogen investments will be crowned with success. In order to identify exactly those hydrogen investments among the many possible investments that offer a high level of security with the highest possible return potential, investors need an expert at their side - we, HydroHub, fulfil this role with professional expertise and a high level of commitment.

As part of the TÜV NORD GROUP, we have over 150 years of expertise and professional experience in dealing with hydrogen producers and hydrogen investors, network operators and municipalities as well as numerous other players in this industry. We are deeply rooted in all branches of the industry and have competent engineers who can factor even highly complex technical aspects into the decision on the right hydrogen investments. Due to the day-to-day confrontation with the legal aspects of hydrogen technologies and hydrogen investments, HydroHub is even able to make expert legal judgements on investments in hydrogen.

Investing in hydrogen is possible with the HydroHub under multifactorial considerations and is therefore safer than with any other service provider. Contact us for your hydrogen investments to gain the highest returns and make a secure investment