The Baden-Württemberg Ministry of the Environment is continuing the state funding programme ‘Electrolysers (ELY)’ in 2026 with a second round of funding. The aim is to produce green hydrogen locally by setting up regional electrolysers and hydrogen hubs. Over 50 million euros are available for the current 2026 funding call. The deadline for submitting applications is 18 May 2026.

The funding is aimed in particular at projects that:
• contribute to regional hydrogen production from renewable energies,
• support the establishment of local value chains, and
• supply regions without a connection to the H₂ core network.
Application & information:
• Electronic application system: pt-outline
• Project management agency: Projektträger Karlsruhe (PTKA)
• Call for funding (PDF, February 2026): Download here

Online information event:
The project management agency Karlsruhe is offering an online consultation on 20 March 2026 at 10 a.m. Link to registration opposite.

In the first call for funding in 2025, eight projects with a total capacity of 55 MW and a funding volume of €50.7 million were approved. Two of the projects (HYDROPORTKEHL and Hyfischer) are being implemented by project consortia from the 3H2 network.