Energy Park Bad Lauchstädt the future of green hydrogen

We produce, store, transport and supply the energy of tomorrow.

A successful energy transition requires renewable energies, energy-efficient solutions and, above all, long-term alternatives to fossil fuels. Green hydrogen plays a key role in this. In the Energy Park Bad Lauchstädt innovation project, the intelligent production of green hydrogen from wind power, as well as its storage, transport, marketing and use in Central Germany, is being tested on an industrial scale for the first time. The Energy Park Bad Lauchstädt thus helps to research and bring to market maturity the future technology surrounding green hydrogen – for a technologically strong and future-oriented energy and hydrogen economy in Central Germany and successful sector coupling throughout the Federal Republic of Germany.

Latest news from Energy Park Bad Lauchstädt

News from the construction site – the April update

Progress continued at the Bad Lauchstädt Energy Park throughout April and May. As part of the phased commissioning, important technical tests are being carried out – with a particular focus on electrolysis.

Construction Site News – The March Update

In March, extensive testing and coordination processes were the focus at Energiepark Bad Lauchstädt. While central plant areas continue to be tested and fine-tuned, preparations for the next steps toward operation are already underway.

BDEW Kongress 2026

Der BDEW Kongress 2026 diskutiert, wie eine klimaneutrale, resiliente und wirtschaftlich tragfähige Energieversorgung langfristig gesichert werden kann.

Energy Park Bad Lauchstädt explained on film

Green hydrogen – testing the entire process chain

For the first time worldwide, Energy Park Bad Lauchstädt is testing the direct coupling of wind power from a nearby wind farm and a large-scale electrolysis plant of up to 30 megawatts – converting large parts of the wind power into green hydrogen on site. Temporarily stored in a salt cavern created specifically for this purpose, the green hydrogen can be fed into the hydrogen network of industry based in Central Germany via a converted gas pipeline and, in the longer term, used in industry or for mobility solutions.

An accelerated energy transition and rapid expansion of renewable energies are essential for a secure energy supply and are more important today than ever. We must consistently take the necessary steps towards climate neutrality. A key element for this is hydrogen based on renewable energies. To this end, Energy Park Bad Lauchstädt is establishing a value chain comprising wind energy, hydrogen conversion, storage, transport and use. Such flagship projects show that the energy transition works on a large scale.

Dr Robert Habeck

former Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action