United States Hydrogen Alliance’s Post

The International Energy Agency (IEA) sees green hydrogen as crucial for reducing emissions and reaching net zero by 2050. It’s especially important for sectors where electrification is challenging. 🎬 My colleague Nora Han, Ph.D. and myself went in front of ABB's camera to share some insights regarding the critical role green hydrogen will play in the #EnergyTransition. 💡Find out more in this article, and discover some of the greatest ABB technologies supporting the green hydrogen value chain: https://lnkd.in/dT9ZSB7v #sustainability #electrification #hydrogen #ABBEnergyIndustries

🔍 The European hydrogen policy landscape as of April 2024: 🔹 Policy & Legislative Frameworks: The European Hydrogen Observatory details 29 EU policies impacting hydrogen technologies. Noteworthy are the EU Green Deal and the EU Hydrogen Strategy, which focus on net zero ambitions and set a roadmap for future targets. 🔹 National Strategies: 63% of European countries have published their hydrogen strategies, leading with Germany aiming for 10 GW of electrolyzer capacity by 2030. National frameworks emphasize the expansion of renewable hydrogen production and infrastructure development. 🔹 Innovation in Standards: New standards foster harmonization and safety across the hydrogen sector. Notably, ISO/TS 19870:2023 introduces methods to measure greenhouse gas emissions from hydrogen production to consumption gate, reflecting an industry shift towards transparency and sustainability. 🔹 Future Directions: The ongoing updates and strategic planning signal robust support for hydrogen as a pivotal element in Europe's energy transition. 🚀 Stay tuned for more updates, and let's push forward the boundaries of sustainable energy innovations! #HydrogenEnergy #SustainableEurope #EnergyTransition #EUHydrogenStrategy 🌍🍃🔋

🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗖𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿: 𝗔 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 As the hydrogen industry continues to expand, the role of Regulation, Codes, and Standards (RCS) has never been more critical. Our latest report underscores the dynamic developments in RCS that are shaping the future of hydrogen technologies and infrastructures. 🌍 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: Standardization Efforts: Collaborative efforts by international bodies such as CEN, CENELEC, ISO, and IEC are central to enhancing safety, interoperability, and efficiency. The meticulous development of RCS is crucial for integrating hydrogen into our energy systems safely and effectively. Recent Developments (2022 - 2023): The past year has seen significant strides with new standards for fuel cell technologies, gas cylinders, road vehicles, and hydrogen refueling protocols. These standards are not just about safety; they are about enabling the hydrogen economy to scale sustainably. Future Directions: Looking forward, the hydrogen sector anticipates further updates and new standards. These developments are pivotal as they adapt to the evolving technological landscape and the growing integration of hydrogen in diverse applications. 🚀 The Path Forward: Embracing robust RCS will unlock the full potential of hydrogen as a key player in the global transition to a low-carbon economy. As stakeholders, we must continue to participate in and support standardization efforts that ensure a safe, efficient, and interoperable hydrogen future. 🤝 Join us in this journey towards a sustainable energy future. Your insights and engagements in shaping effective RCS are invaluable. #HydrogenEnergy #Sustainability #Hydrogen #Standardization #RCS #StrategieforumStandardisation #HLF #EuropeanSingleMarket #NLF #RediscoverNLF

🌍 Hydrogen as a Key Energy Carrier for Decarbonization: Hydrogen can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by leveraging existing natural gas infrastructure and expertise. Its versatile applications span across industrial, heating, transportation, and power generation sectors. 🔬 Diverse Production Methods: Production methods must be environmentally and economically viable. 💼 Investment and Policy: Supportive policies and regulatory frameworks are vital to expanding hydrogen markets. Incentives should focus on low-emission production techniques. 🏗️ Infrastructure and Safety: Natural gas utilities can safely integrate hydrogen into existing networks. Addressing infrastructure requirements and reducing production costs are critical challenges. 🤝 Collaboration for Innovation: Strategic partnerships among utilities, governments, industry, and research institutions can accelerate hydrogen innovation and deployment. #Hydrogen #EnergyTransition #Decarbonization #SustainableEnergy #ClimateAction #Innovation #EnergyPolicy 🌱

I'm thrilled to share that my first publication as a first author is now out! Our study explores the pivotal role of producing low-carbon hydrogen through water electrolysis powered by offshore wind in driving the United States towards a net-zero emissions economy by 2050. We've developed an open-source scenario analysis tool to assess how technology, regional factors, and policy incentives influence the cost of producing low-carbon hydrogen from offshore wind. Key highlights from our research include: - A regional techno-economic analysis at four U.S. coastal sites. - Evaluation of two energy transmission configurations. - Cost assessments for the years 2025, 2030, and 2035. Our findings suggest that by 2030, locations using fixed-bottom technology could achieve cost-competitive hydrogen production through water electrolysis by leveraging geologic hydrogen storage and federal policy incentives. Additionally, locations using floating technology are expected to see almost a 40% reduction in the levelized cost of hydrogen from 2025 to 2035. Offshore energy production could be a game-changer for the clean energy transition and I'm grateful to have been part of this research. Check out the full study here: https://lnkd.in/gNPStQ97. #RenewableEnergy #CleanTech #HydrogenEconomy #OffshoreWind #NetZero #SustainableFuture #Research #Publication

On the decarbonization journey, hydrogen is a potential alternative that could disrupt the transportation sector. Explore the insightful paper by Andrew López, PE on the challenges of deploying hydrogen fueling station. Discover more about this topic below.

France has launched an ambitious initiative to revolutionize its industrial sector and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy. The 2023-DGEC-19 procedure aims to support the production of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen through electrolysis. The terms and conditions for granting the aid will be specified in the specifications drawn up following the competitive dialogue provided for in the procedure. The aid will be for a maximum period of 15 years. 🔑 Key Highlights: Public funding for up to 1,000 MW of electrolysis capacity by 2026. Focus on industrial decarbonization, with hydrogen projects between 5 MW and 100 MW are eligible. Strict criteria ensure that projects are resilient, use decarbonized electricity, and secure long-term industrial applications. #industrialdecarbonisation #greenhydrogen #climatechange

Interesting #roundtable that gathered CARBON, Arverne Group and Framatome today at GLOBAL INDUSTRIE! Nice to see that many fruitful efforts are focused on the #energy transition in the #industry. Solutions emerge for affordable and #sovereign low carbon energy production, including #photovoltaics.

Is #Hydrogen on your #energy #horizon? It’s on our minds, too! Contact me to have a conversation regarding your energy #infrastructure #optimization #opportunities and #options. #EnergyReadiness #EnergyIndependence #Letsdothis! Right #WithENGIE

Carsten Borchers opened hydrogen stage at the #EnergyTechSummit today: “#Hydrogen is labelled as champagne of the energy transition. I dont think this is right. We can expect many learning curves along the hydrogen value chain, which has a potential to make hydrogen as accessable and affordable as tap water.”   Are you also at Energy Tech Summit today? Come talk to us!