“From hype to boom” – but with a high risk for investors

Cologne Ten years from now, investors may look back and regret not investing in hydrogen stocks at the start of the “energy war” in Europe. In any case, governments and companies are currently emphasizing the importance of hydrogen for the energy supply of the future almost every week.

Two main arguments: the prospect of independence from fossil fuels from Russia and climate protection. It was not until the end of September that the EU Commission released another 5.2 billion euros in public aid for cross-border hydrogen projects. This is intended to increase production capacities and expand the hydrogen infrastructure.

Investors can also benefit from this, mainly through individual stocks. However, you should keep in mind that the market is still immature – and consolidation is likely to follow.

Hydrogen could eventually replace fossil natural gas. Hydrogen is currently still being produced from natural gas. So-called green hydrogen – this is produced with electricity from renewable energies using electrolysis – has so far only been available in small quantities.