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In North Rhine-Westphalia, renewable energy sources continue to play a significant role in the region's energy mix. According to recent data, the share of renewable energies in primary energy consumption increased to around 5.8% compared to the previous year, with consumption from these sources rising by 4.7% to 210 petajoules (58.4 billion kilowatt-hours).
The region is taking strides towards a greener future with the announcement of a conversion site in North Rhine-Westphalia that will run on energy from green hydrogen. This site, which has received the green light from Minister President Wüst, is part of the region's ongoing efforts to transition to renewable energy sources. By 2030, a hydrogen production facility and electrolyzer will be built at the site for supplying process energy for glass production.
The conversion site is aimed at supplying process energy for glass production with green hydrogen, but the specific source of the 'green' electricity powering the hydrogen facility remains unclear. Despite queries from media representatives, Minister President Wüst did not provide details on the source of the "green" electricity for the conversion site during the announcement.
The lack of direct information from available search results means that the specific source of the green electricity cannot be confirmed. Further direct sources such as press releases from Saint-Gobain, local energy providers, or project announcements would need to be consulted for a definitive answer.
North Rhine-Westphalia's commitment to renewable energy is evident in the sharp increase in energy consumption from solar (+342.8%), geothermal/environmental heat (+231.7%), and wind power (+175.9%) from 2009 to 2019. The region aims to cover 80% of its electricity consumption from "renewable" energy sources, a target that is still far off.
The transition away from fossil fuels is also evident in the scheduled shutdown of coal-fired power plants in the Rhine region by 2030, if possible. This shift towards renewable energy sources is a significant step in reducing the region's carbon footprint and contributing to global efforts to combat climate change.
Primary energy consumption in North Rhine-Westphalia was 3,610 petajoules in 2019, a 3.2% decrease from the previous year. The region's focus on renewable energy sources is expected to continue, with the green hydrogen conversion site in North Rhine-Westphalia planned to be operational by 2030.
Hydrogen, while an energy source with a low efficiency, requiring a lot of electricity for its production and generating heat when converted back to electricity, offers potential as a clean, storable energy source. The use of green hydrogen, produced using renewable electricity, could help North Rhine-Westphalia further reduce its carbon emissions and move towards a more sustainable energy future.
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