| Abstract |
The energy transition, which in fact should be correctly named climate transition, holds unprecedentedchallenges that are widely underestimated. The presentation will start with a cruising altitude view thatexplains why all current efforts are much too slow and not orchestrated well enough to successfullymeet the 2-degree target. It is shown that a successful decarbonization must be based on a fewcornerstones that must be addressed swiftly, relentlessly, and in a globally coordinated manner.Hydrogen belongs to these pillars. It will be explained why hydrogen is so important, but also why there is no chance that hydrogen can develop quickly enough, unless there is both a national and a global consensus and coordinated action to overcome the barriers. The question also arises as to what role power electronics will play in the development of a hydrogen infrastructure. The presentation will show that power electronics will not be the glamorous main cast, but that it will be an indispensable and ubiquitous team member, playing its role mostly out of the limelight. |
