Boosted self-assuredness in the power sector
In a significant step towards sustainable energy solutions and economic growth, the Landshut district is establishing a Water Hydrogen Transfer and Application Center (WTAZ). Dr. Reinhard Saller, the current CEO of the Niederbayern Forum e.V., visited the district authority on July 25, 2025, to discuss the progress of this ambitious project.
Accompanied by Landrat Peter Dreier and Economic Referent Ludwig Goetz, Dr. Saller emphasized the Landshut district's commitment to becoming a 'maker region.' He highlighted the district's maker mentality, evident in universities, crafts, and industry, as a key factor in positioning Niederbayern for this role.
The WTAZ, located in the Landshut region, will integrate green hydrogen technology into everyday life in close proximity to the electrolyzer established in Pfeffenhausen. This development is expected to be a significant boost for the district's economic development and competitiveness.
Landrat Peter Dreier, in agreement with Dr. Saller's approach, emphasized the importance of cooperation and unity in achieving this goal. He noted the Landshut region as an example of successful cooperation and unity, a strategic positioning that has contributed to its status as a 'boom region.'
However, the Landshut district faces challenges, particularly in infrastructure development, despite its success. To address these challenges, the district has undertaken several measures, including a hospital merger, the establishment of a joint transport association, joining the MVV, and a joint regional management.
The WTAZ is just one of these measures, reflecting the district's ongoing efforts to strengthen itself as a region. Apart from Niederbayern Forum e.V. and the city of Landshut, no other specific organization involved in the founding of the WTAZ is explicitly mentioned in the provided search results.
Economic Referent Ludwig Goetz is providing an overview of the current status of the WTAZ establishment. As the project progresses, the Landshut district continues to demonstrate its strategic positioning as a 'maker region,' setting an example for other regions and districts within Niederbayern.
