Summary
This Technical Brochure provides a comprehensive overview of hydrogen’s potential to decarbonize hard to abate sectors, focusing on its production, transport, storage, and integration into the energy system. Large-scale electrolyzers present challenges such as grid stability, infrastructure capacity, and high investment costs. However, they may potentially offer significant opportunities for short- and long-term grid flexibility, enabling better use of renewable energy and reducing overall system costs. Various regions are advancing hydrogen strategies, with the European Union and the United States leading in policy frameworks, while Australia, the Middle East, and North Africa aim to become major green hydrogen exporters. As global hydrogen initiatives expand, overcoming technical and economic barriers will be essential for achieving deep decarbonization and establishing a sustainable hydrogen economy.
Additional informations
| Publication type | Technical Brochures |
|---|---|
| Reference | 942 |
| Publication year | |
| Publisher | CIGRE |
| ISBN | 978-2-85873-647-8 |
| Study committees | Power system development and economics (C1) |
| Working groups | WG C1.48 |
| File size | 10 MB |
| Pages number | 168 |
| Price for non member | 300 € |
| Price for member | Free |
Authors
A. Oudalov, Convenor (CH), J. Deshpande, Secretary (US)
G. Arziani (GE), E. Bue (TR), M. Cabano (IT), D. Chartouni (CH), A. Clerici (IT), J. Crouch (UK), C. Dell (UK), T. Elizarashvili (GE), J. Fang (CN), T. Herskind Olesen (DK), K. Hu (CN), A. Iliecto (IT), M. Jamea (MA), M. Killingland (NO), A. Leal-Ayala (CH), P. Mandava (US), A. Mazza (IT), D. Ostojic (US), A. Panda (CH), C. Potter (AU), S. Ritson (UK), K. Saha (IR), H. Samarakoon (AU), N. Sinclair (AU), C. Traeholt (DK), P. Wienert (DE), S. You (DK)
