Revolutionary hydrogen strategy: Bochum researchers set new standards!
Revolutionary hydrogen strategy: Bochum researchers set new standards!
As part of the Steam project Steam, researchers from the Ruhr University of Bochum and the University of Duisburg-Essen have developed a global energy system model that plays an important role in the future hydrogen strategy. This project was funded by the Federal Ministry of Economics over a period of three years and aims to link the hydrogen sector to the electricity sector. The model is made available as an open source, which should promote access and further development for everyone interested. According to uni-due.de offers valuable findings for politics and business by supporting decision-making.A central result of research is that the long -term limit costs for hydrogen in Europe will be around 110 euros/MWh (corresponding to approx. 3.30 euros/kg of hydrogen) by 2040. In comparison, the analyzes show that the limit costs in South America can be significantly lower, at around 80 euros/MWh (2.40 euros/kg of hydrogen). However, this is a challenge, because transportation from South America to Europe over large distances from South America is unattractive due to the logistical framework.
A new approach for hydrogen transport systems
The study emphasizes that hydrogen transport within the continents mainly takes place via pipelines. Ship transport cannot be classified as economically attractive in currently poorly connected regions. With the right approach, however, the potential for the production of higher quality, easier transportable hydrogen derivatives could be used on site in order to then export them.
In recent years, many countries have published or plan national hydrogen strategies. Weltergierat.de reports that the strategies are very different, regarding the degree of concretization, focus, goals and ambitious level. Over 20 countries had already announced a hydrogen strategy by 2020. These international efforts often aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and integrate renewable energies.
public support and infrastructure
The importance of a suitable political and regulatory environment is strongly emphasized in order to promote the economic use of hydrogen. There are now over 41 strategy documents and four revisions at government level. It is expected that countries that represent over 80% of the global gross domestic product will have developed a hydrogen strategy by 2025.
In addition, it is crucial to expand the production capacities and the transport infrastructure promptly. International hydrogen partnerships that often arise from bi- and trilateral agreements are of great importance. However, these measures are often inadequate because they focus more often on goals than on the actual implementation.
The knowledge gained by the Steam project is an important step to address these challenges and contribute to the development of a sustainable hydrogen market. The case studies and analyzes include various aspects, from the European regulation for green hydrogen to capital and infrastructure costs worldwide, and should promote exchange with practice partners in order to further develop the methods.
Further information on the hydrogen structure costs can also be found in a study of the environmental energy law
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