Scientific Papers of Silesian University of Technology Organization and Management Series,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
2023(179)
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Purpose:The
study
aims
to
investigate
the
role
of
hydrogen
technology
in
sustainable
energy
Poland
and
Germany.It
seeks
offer
a
comparative
analysis
fill
gaps
existing
literature
provide
insights
for
stakeholders
achieving
Sustainable
Development
Goals.Design/methodology/approach:
A
multifaceted
approach
is
employed,
integrating
review,
tabular
analysis,
surveys.Scientific
publications,
government
reports,
research
papers
are
analyzed.Tabular
comparisons
elucidate
differences
similarities
strategies
regulations
between
two
countries.Surveys
among
social
professional
groups
capture
public
perception
attitudes.Findings:
Hydrogen
has
gained
significant
attention
as
source.Germany
emerges
leader
with
comprehensive
strategy,
while
aligns
EU
objectives
but
faces
infrastructure
challenges.Both
nations
have
introduced
promote
investment,
although
challenges
such
high
production
costs
persist.Public
support
robust
both
countries,
higher
awareness
Germany.Research
limitations/implications:
The
study's
scope
could
be
expanded
more
understanding.Future
focus
on
addressing
these
limitations
offering
granular
insights.
Practical
implications:The
serves
roadmap
stakeholders,
that
can
guide
policy
formulation
investment
decisions.It
implications
climate
change
mitigation
efforts
inform
engagement
campaigns.Social
implications:
underscores
technology's
potential
reducing
greenhouse
gas
emissions
fostering
economic
growth,
thereby
impacting
various
societal
aspects
including
environmental
protection
development.Originality/value:
uniqueness
lies
its
Germany,
contributing
global
discourse
development
by
practical
policymakers
industry
leaders.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(23), P. 5820 - 5820
Published: Nov. 21, 2024
Green
hydrogen
has
become
a
central
topic
in
discussions
about
the
global
energy
transition,
seen
as
promising
solution
for
decarbonizing
economies
and
meeting
climate
goals.
As
part
of
process
decarbonization,
green
can
replace
fossil
fuels
currently
use,
helping
to
reduce
emissions
sectors
vital
economy,
such
industry
transport,
well
power
heat
sectors.
Whilst
there
is
significant
potential
hydrogen,
are
also
challenges.
The
upfront
costs
infrastructure
technology
high,
availability
accessibility
renewables
needed
production
varies
by
region.
storage
technologies
continuously
evolving
being
promoted
demand
many
applications
grows.
Considering
this,
this
paper
presents
main
methods
its
storage,
economic
impact.
Hence,
trend
governments
international
organizations
invest
research
development
make
more
accessible
efficient,
given
carbon
reduction
targets.
Hydrogen
production
will
likely
see
a
vast
increase
in
the
coming
years,
following
rapid
decarbonization
efforts
globally.
This
urges
Germany
to
develop
hydrogen
economy.
However,
urgent
questions
remain
regarding
optimal
distribution
of
sites
and
imports.
study
employs
open-source
Global
Energy
System
Model
(GENeSYS-MOD)
quantitatively
find
an
strategy
for
compare
it
current
national
plans.
Unlike
previous
studies
that
focused
on
individual
elements,
this
integrates
multiple
critical
aspects
into
holistic
integrated
approach.
The
model
aims
determine
ideal
geographic
production,
assess
role
domestic
evaluate
influence
import
prices.
analysis
takes
policies
such
as
National
Strategy,
Core
Network,
Spatial
Development
Plan
account.
results
highlight
potential
primarily
decentralized
Germany,
with
northern
regions,
especially
Lower
Saxony,
key
suppliers.
By
2050,
imports
account
only
2–3%
supply
under
assumptions.
our
sensitivity
shows
share
is
highly
elastic
toward
A
comparison
alignment
areas
production.
differences
reliance
infrastructure
requirements
underline
need
adaptive
strategies
balance
cost-efficiency
policy
goals.
Despite
uncertainties,
particularly
prices,
spatial
electrolyzers
transport
provides
solid
foundation
deployment.
The
growth
of
European
wind
and
solar
power
capacity
is
associated
with
increasing
electricity
curtailment
to
manage
excess
generation
ensure
safe
network
operations.
Instead,
this
surplus
could
be
used
produce
hydrogen,
thereby
reducing
the
need
for
fossil-fueled
hydrogen
production
in
ammonia
refining
industries.
Based
on
historical
data,
we
estimate
potential
from
27
countries
across
Europe.
Following
an
optimization-based
approach,
determine
cost-optimal
design
operation
a
system
producing
electricity,
including
option
battery
storage.
Two
applications
are
analyzed:
(1)
fuel-saving
scenario,
where
electrolytic
substitutes
fossil-fuel-derived
whenever
available,
(2)
fuel-replacing
fully
replaces
subset
facilities.
Our
findings
suggest
that
substitute
30%
(1.9
MtH2/y)
fossil
refinery
emissions
by
18%
(20
MtCO2/y).
However,
replacing
facilities
increases
costs
substantially
as
it
requires
costly
and/or
storage
balance
supply.
Nonetheless,
about
19%
(1.2
replaced
cost-effectively.
Environmental Research Energy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1(3), P. 035007 - 035007
Published: Aug. 12, 2024
Abstract
As
variable
renewable
energy
(VRE)
sources
increasingly
gain
importance
in
global
systems,
there
is
a
growing
interest
understanding
periods
of
VRE
shortage
(‘Dunkelflauten’).
Defining,
quantifying,
and
comparing
such
events
across
different
generation
technologies
locations
presents
surprisingly
intricate
challenge.
Various
methodological
approaches
exist
bodies
literature,
which
have
been
applied
to
single
specific
or
technology
portfolios
multiple
regions.
We
provide
an
overview
various
methods
for
quantifying
shortage,
focusing
either
on
supply
from
renewables
its
mismatch
with
electricity
demand.
explain
critically
discuss
the
merits
challenges
defining
identifying
propose
further
improvements
more
accurate
determination.
Additionally,
we
elaborate
comparability
requirements
multi-technological
multi-regional
analysis.
In
doing
so,
aim
contribute
unifying
disparate
methodologies,
harmonizing
terminologies,
providing
guidance
future
research.
