How Early Climate Leadership Locked Germany Into The Wrong Hydrogen Bet

14 Jan 2026 | Abstracted from CleanTechnica

Germany's early climate push led it to overcommit to hydrogen for heating and transport, locking in costly infrastructure and delaying electrification. As evidence mounted that heat pumps and batteries were cheaper and more efficient, industry and political inertia kept hydrogen plans alive. The article argues Germany must unwind these legacy bets to accelerate a fully electric transition.

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