Germany has announced a significant move towards cleaner fuels with the launch of tenders to construct and modernize 12.5 GW of gas power plants capable of switching to hydrogen by the end of this year or early next year. This initiative is part of the government's efforts to transition towards renewable energy sources like solar and wind power. In addition to phasing out coal-fired stations before the official 2038 date, Germany plans to issue tenders for new hydrogen-ready gas power plants, retrofitting old gas plants, long-term energy storage, and fully hydrogen-powered plants. The ministry will subsidize investment costs and the operational cost differences between hydrogen and natural gas for 800 full-load hours per year after the plants switch to hydrogen, with the entire package estimated to be around €16 billion. These plants are expected to mainly be located in southern Germany, where a significant portion of the nation's industry is based. The tenders will be divided into two phases, with an eight-year deadline for the first-phase-constructed plants to transition to hydrogen, either green or blue. This move showcases Germany's commitment to a sustainable energy future and signifies a positive step towards reducing carbon emissions and promoting hydrogen as a clean energy alternative.