This study examines the current state of hydrogen production and consumption globally and in Europe and investigates the potential for integrating hydrogen as a sustainable energy source in Ireland's residential, service, and transportation sectors, with the aim of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The research begins by providing a comprehensive analysis of hydrogen applications, and consumption patterns across different countries and industries. Using the EnerMED model, a part of the MEDEE model family, we assess various scenarios to understand the role of hydrogen in meeting the energy demands of these sectors while minimizing costs in the context of Ireland. Four distinct scenarios are analyzed: High-Electrification efficiency (ElecEff), High-Electrification reference (ElecRef), Hydrogen efficiency (H2Eff), and Hydrogen reference (H2Ref). These scenarios consider different combinations of sector-specific energy consumption levels, hydrogen production methods, infrastructure development, and policy support to provide a comprehensive evaluation of hydrogen's potential. The results reveal that hydrogen has the potential to be integrated into Ireland's residential, service, and transportation sectors. For instance, in the H2Eff scenario, hydrogen could cover up to 39% of residential heating demand, 38% of service sector heating demand, and 43% of transportation final energy demand by 2050. However, the success of hydrogen integration is highly dependent on external factors such as investments in renewable energy, hydrogen infrastructure, and supportive policies. The study also highlights the importance of regional and international collaboration, public awareness, and the application of hydrogen in sectors where electrification is less feasible. It acknowledges the limitations of modeling hydrogen demand and potential and emphasizes the need for continuous improvement in modeling techniques, data availability, and technology representation. In conclusion, the integration of hydrogen into Ireland's energy system offers a promising solution to meet the country's ambitious climate targets. However, challenges such as infrastructure limitations and technological advancements must be addressed to unlock hydrogen's full potential.
Questo studio esamina lo stato attuale della produzione e del consumo di idrogeno a livello globale e in Europa e analizza il potenziale per l'integrazione dell'idrogeno come fonte di energia sostenibile nei settori residenziale, dei servizi pubblici e dei trasporti in Irlanda. La ricerca inizia con un'analisi completa delle applicazioni e dei modelli di consumo dell'idrogeno in diversi paesi e settori. Utilizzando il modello EnerMED, parte della famiglia di modelli MEDEE, lo studio valuta vari scenari per comprendere il ruolo dell'idrogeno nel soddisfare la domanda energetica di questi settori minimizzando i costi nel contesto dell'Irlanda. Vengono analizzati quattro scenari distinti: alta efficienza di elettrificazione (ElecEff), riferimento ad alta elettrificazione (ElecRef), efficienza dell'idrogeno (H2Eff) e riferimento dell'idrogeno (H2Ref). Questi scenari considerano diverse combinazioni di livelli di consumo energetico specifici del settore, metodi di produzione dell'idrogeno, sviluppo delle infrastrutture e supporto politico per fornire una valutazione completa del potenziale dell'idrogeno. I risultati rivelano che l'idrogeno ha il potenziale per essere integrato nei settori residenziali, dei servizi pubblici e dei trasporti in Irlanda. Ad esempio, nello scenario H2Eff, l'idrogeno potrebbe coprire fino al 39% della domanda di riscaldamento residenziale, il 38% della domanda di riscaldamento del settore dei servizi e il 43% della domanda di energia finale dei trasporti entro il 2050. Tuttavia, il successo dell'integrazione dell'idrogeno dipende in gran parte dall'esterno fattori come gli investimenti nelle energie rinnovabili, le infrastrutture per l'idrogeno e le politiche di sostegno. Lo studio sottolinea inoltre l'importanza della collaborazione regionale e internazionale, della sensibilizzazione dell'opinione pubblica e dell'applicazione dell'idrogeno in settori in cui l'elettrificazione è meno fattibile.
Assesing the potential of hydrogen as a sustainable energy source for final demand sectors : current global and european state and future Irish prospects
MOHAMMAD NABEEL
2022/2023
Abstract
This study examines the current state of hydrogen production and consumption globally and in Europe and investigates the potential for integrating hydrogen as a sustainable energy source in Ireland's residential, service, and transportation sectors, with the aim of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The research begins by providing a comprehensive analysis of hydrogen applications, and consumption patterns across different countries and industries. Using the EnerMED model, a part of the MEDEE model family, we assess various scenarios to understand the role of hydrogen in meeting the energy demands of these sectors while minimizing costs in the context of Ireland. Four distinct scenarios are analyzed: High-Electrification efficiency (ElecEff), High-Electrification reference (ElecRef), Hydrogen efficiency (H2Eff), and Hydrogen reference (H2Ref). These scenarios consider different combinations of sector-specific energy consumption levels, hydrogen production methods, infrastructure development, and policy support to provide a comprehensive evaluation of hydrogen's potential. The results reveal that hydrogen has the potential to be integrated into Ireland's residential, service, and transportation sectors. For instance, in the H2Eff scenario, hydrogen could cover up to 39% of residential heating demand, 38% of service sector heating demand, and 43% of transportation final energy demand by 2050. However, the success of hydrogen integration is highly dependent on external factors such as investments in renewable energy, hydrogen infrastructure, and supportive policies. The study also highlights the importance of regional and international collaboration, public awareness, and the application of hydrogen in sectors where electrification is less feasible. It acknowledges the limitations of modeling hydrogen demand and potential and emphasizes the need for continuous improvement in modeling techniques, data availability, and technology representation. In conclusion, the integration of hydrogen into Ireland's energy system offers a promising solution to meet the country's ambitious climate targets. However, challenges such as infrastructure limitations and technological advancements must be addressed to unlock hydrogen's full potential.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2023_05_MohammadNabeel.pdf
accessibile in internet solo dagli utenti autorizzati
Dimensione
8.73 MB
Formato
Adobe PDF
|
8.73 MB | Adobe PDF | Visualizza/Apri |
I documenti in POLITesi sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
https://hdl.handle.net/10589/209323