Power-to-hydrogen and hydrogen-to-X: Which markets? Which economic potential? Answers from the literature
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2017-06-06Author
Abstract
With the expansion of renewable energy’s contribution to the energy mix, balancing the electricity grid is becoming increasingly challenging. Alongside other solutions, Power-to-Hydrogen concepts are gaining significant interest. In this paper, the “Task 38”, initiated by the Hydrogen Implementing Agreement of the International EnergyAgency, presents the first of a two-step literature review regarding Power-to-Hydrogen and Hydrogen-to-X concepts with a focus on prospective market and economic potential. The study reveals a large scope of literature that shows a considerable variety ofsuggested implementation schemes. The transportation sector is identified as the most promising consumer market. Hydrogen-to-Gas pathways will require subsidies in order to be profitable. Hydrogen-to-Power becomes an economically promising option in the context of systems with high shares of renewables and a need for longer-term storages. Additionally, key enablers for Power-to-Hydrogen concepts are identified; namely support policies, concurrently with ongoing progress on the development and implementation of industry standard.
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Research carried out within the framework of Task 38 of the Hydrogen Implementing Agreement of the International Energy Agency. The task is coordinated by the Institute for techno-economics of energy systems (I-tésé) of the CEA, supported by the ADEME.
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Citation : Robinius, M., Welder, L., Ryberg, S., Mansilla, C., Albertin, E., Aupretre, F., Balan, N., Dickinson, R., Gammon, R., Ito, H., Kirkengen, M., Meeks, N., Ridell, B., Samsatli, S., Samsatli, N. J., Simon, J., Thomas, D., Valentin, S., Wehling, A., Weidner, E., Lucchese, P., Le Duigou, A. and Tlili, O., 2017. Power-to-Hydrogen and Hydrogen-to-X:which markets? Which economic potential? Answers from the literature. In: 14th International Conference on the European Energy Market 2017, 2017-06-06 - 2017-06-09.
ISSN : 2165-4093
Research Group : Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development
Research Institute : Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development (IESD)
Peer Reviewed : Yes
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