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Project Code [EBPPG/2020/134]
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Project title
Modelling the Role of Hydrogen in Decarbonising Future Energy Systems Aligned with the Paris Climate Agreement
Primary Funding Agency
Irish Research Council
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
University College Cork (UCC)
Project Abstract
The IPCC Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5�C was formally approved by the world�s governments in 2018. It calls for a radical transition of global energy system away from fossil fuels to sustainable clean energy. It also recognises the role of the increased use of renewable electricity and hydrogen as enablers of deep emissions reduction. The potential of hydrogen as a carbon neutral fuel is significant [1], yielding water as the only product of combustion when produced from renewable electricity . A number of studies examine the technical aspects of the production of hydrogen transport fuels or the use of hydrogen in the generation of electrical power during periods of low variable renewable power generation in small isolated grids. However, the utility scale deployment of hydrogen in larger power systems with limited interconnection potential such as Ireland and Japan is less explored.
The proposed research will evaluate the role of hydrogen in large power systems with significant levels of renewable electricity as an enabler for deep decarbonisation across the economy. It will also examine the role of hydrogen production and its ability to support high renewable penetration power systems through the provision of demand-side flexibility and fuel for the generation of electrical power during periods of low renewable power generation in isolated systems.
This research will further deliver improved methodologies for understanding the future role of hydrogen across the economy including transport and the power sector. Such a project has the potential to provide tools at policy-making level to support the consideration of interwoven supply and demand in isolated energy systems under future decarbonisation pathways.
Grant Approved
�96,000.00
Research Theme
Climate Solutions, Transition Management and Opportunities
Initial Projected Completion Date
02/09/2024