Germany is set to advance its hydrogen power plant development with plans to hold tenders for the construction of 7.5GW of power plants running on hydrogen by the following year. Berlin will initiate tenders for 5GW of new hydrogen-ready gas plants and 2GW of retrofits to existing plants, ensuring a shift to green or blue hydrogen after the plants' eighth year of operation. The government will provide funding for 500MW of immediate-use pure hydrogen power plants and 500MW for long-term storage. Additionally, subsidies for CAPEX and OPEX gas price increases will be granted for 800 full-load hours per year post-hydrogen conversion. Economics Minister Robert Habeck emphasized the plan's significance in preparing Germany's electric system for increased renewable energy integration and ensuring stability during periods of low renewable generation. Germany's cabinet has also passed the Hydrogen Acceleration Act to streamline planning approvals for clean hydrogen projects, aiming to expedite the growth of hydrogen infrastructure in the country.