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• Uniper Power Plant "Scholven 1" marks the beginning of Scholven's transformation from coal to gas and hydrogen

• The power plant will generate process steam, heat, and electricity for industry and customers in the region.

• Minister President Wüst:"A climate-friendly energy and heat supply that is secure and affordable."

• Michael Lewis, CEO of Uniper:"Uniper now has a platform for future hydrogen-based energy in the Ruhr region."

The planning phase for the establishment of the "H2 Solution Lab", a cutting-edge hydrogen laboratory at Westfälische Hochschule, has officially begun. On Monday, Mona Neubaur, NRW Minister for Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Protection, and Energy, handed over the grant approval for the first installment of €1.2 million.

Westphalian University of Applied Sciences! is expanding its academic offerings and will launch a new Bachelor's degree program in "Hydrogen Systems and Renewable Energies" at its Gelsenkirchen campus in the upcoming Winter Semester 2024/2025. In response to the growing demand for sustainable and renewable energy sources, the university is addressing the urgent need for highly qualified engineers in the field of hydrogen technology and alternative energy systems.

Royal blessing and expertise from the Netherlands, funding from the federal and state governments as well as property and commitment from Gelsenkirchen.