H2 Barometer Switzerland, edition 4, October 2023

Compared to the previous year, the assessment of the investment climate in the Swiss hydrogen industry has deteriorated all along the value chain: three out of four respondents evaluate it negatively. Explanations can be found in the government conditions, which are consistently assessed as less good, but also in the persistently high electricity prices. Despite or precisely because of the uncertainties about the future role of hydrogen, Switzerland should not miss the opportunity to connect to the European Hydrogen Backbone (EHB) - the European hydrogen transport infrastructure. This requires swift and decisive action by the state to keep options open for the energy mix of the future. The activities of neighboring countries show that Europe is not waiting for Switzerland to build up its hydrogen supply. These topics are covered in the new H₂ Barometer, published by the Swiss Gas Industry Association in collaboration with E-Bridge Consulting and Polynomics. The Barometer is published twice a year and available in German and French. You can receive future issues by registering here: gazenergie.ch