德国经济部周一公布了一揽子计划，以加速该国滞后的氢能市场发展，至少拨款15亿欧元帮助工业公司转向这种新型燃料。
Germany's economy ministry unveiled a package on Monday to accelerate the country's lagging hydrogen market, with at least €1.5 billion earmarked to help industrial companies transition to the new fuel.
该部表示，市场发展落后于早期预期，生产成本仍然显著高于化石燃料替代品。
The ministry said market development was falling behind earlier expectations, with production costs still significantly above those of fossil alternatives.
15亿欧元（约合17亿美元）的资金将通过碳差价合同提供，在此机制下，国家将在15年内承担企业转向气候友好型生产方式所面临的额外成本。
The €1.5-billion ($1.7 billion) funding will be offered through carbon contracts for difference, under which the state covers extra costs companies face when switching to climate-friendly production methods over 15 years.
专用氢能预算将在2027年的下一轮招标中预留，如果需求旺盛则可能增加。
The dedicated hydrogen budget will be reserved in the next tendering round in 2027 and could be increased if demand is high.
总装机容量为4吉瓦的燃气电厂将获得支持，以最终实现氢能运行：2027年将有2吉瓦用于2040年起的氢能使用，另外2吉瓦将在2030年至2032年间进行招标，用于从2043年开始的转换。
Gas power plants with a combined capacity of 4 gigawatts are to be supported for eventual hydrogen operation: 2 gigawatts in 2027 for hydrogen use from 2040, and a further 2 gigawatts tendered between 2030 and 2032 for conversion from 2043.
去年已有超过500公里（310英里）的核心氢能管道网络投入运行，另有2200公里正在建设中。联邦和州政府计划在未来几年为管网扩张提供42亿欧元。
More than 500 kilometres (310 miles) of a core hydrogen pipeline network were in operation last year, with a further 2,200 kilometres under construction. Federal and state governments plan to provide €4.2 billion for network expansion in the coming years.