The German government has revealed an ambitious plan to transition towards renewable energy by tendering 5GW of hydrogen-ready gas power plants and 2GW of modernisations as part of its renewable energy drive. These power plants will need to switch to green or blue hydrogen operation in accordance with the National Hydrogen Strategy by their eighth year of operation, with a complete transition to 100% hydrogen expected between 2035 and 2040. Subsidies will be provided to cover the investment cost of moving from gas to hydrogen, supporting 800 full-time hours of use per year. The government's strategy also includes the addition of 5GW of new gas-fired power plants to improve security of supply, especially during periods of low demand, and the implementation of a technology-neutral capacity mechanism by 2028. This initiative aims to make the electricity system more resilient to high proportions of renewable energies and provide additional security during times of low wind and solar availability. With renewables contributing 52% of Germany's electricity consumption in 2023, up from 46% in 2022, the country is making significant strides towards a cleaner energy future. Despite a reduction in subsidies from €16bn to €7.5bn for the construction of hydrogen-ready gas-fired power plants, the funding for the programme will be drawn from Germany's Climate Transformation Fund.