학술논문

Power-to-hydrogen and hydrogen-to-X pathways: Opportunities for next generation energy systems
Document Type
Conference
Source
2017 14th International Conference on the European Energy Market (EEM) European Energy Market (EEM), 2017 14th International Conference on the. :1-6 Jun, 2017
Subject
Power, Energy and Industry Applications
Hydrogen
Production
Fuels
Carbon dioxide
Carbon
Electrochemical processes
Industries
energy markets
low carbon fuels
fuel cells
hydrogen storage
load management
power-to-gas
Language
ISSN
2165-4093
Abstract
Energy systems are evolving rapidly around the world, driven mainly by CO2-e reduction targets. This has led to opportunities for integrated low carbon electricity-and-fuel systems founded on large scale “Power-to-Hydrogen, Hydrogen-to-X” (PtH-HtX). Power-to-Hydrogen (PtH) refers to large scale electrolysis. Hydrogen-to-X (HtX) refers to a range of high value products and services. If these pathways start with low-carbon electricity, then the fuel consumed at the downstream end also low-carbon. Use of intermittently low valued power lowers all production costs. This paper specifically identifies the main pathways and interconnections in a way that overcomes the ambiguities inherent in the term “Power-to-Gas”. In turn, this provides solid and easier to understand foundations for building legal and regulatory frameworks for new business opportunities along the lengths of the numerous pathways from supply to consumption.