The ongoing imperative to move to sustainable and renewable energy sources is a key theme in global energy discussions today. This paper looks into the growing collaboration between Germany and Brazil in the domain of energy, with special emphasis on the part green hydrogen plays in increasing Germany’s independence in terms of its power supply while at the same time complying with the directives of the European Union on renewable energy.
Germany’s energy strategy has experienced substantial effects from “Energiewende” (energy turnaround) policy, aimed at eliminating fossil fuels and atomic power in preference for renewable sources of power. Nonetheless, energy security and independence are threatened by the intermittent nature of renewable energy. In this regard, green hydrogen becomes a strategic resource for storing and transporting energy, thereby providing answers to the problem of ensuring consistent and dependable supply of power.
This partnership combines Brazil’s abundant renewable energy resources with Germany’s technological capabilities to create a strong green hydrogen-based economy. This coalition aims not only at expediting the switch to renewables but also making a significant contribution towards global efforts to address climate change and ensure resilience of energy systems.