European solar power generation hydrogen

Will hydrogen be used in the European energy system?

Simultaneously, there is huge uncertainty regarding the future use of hydrogen in the European energy system to supply industry, transport, and buildings.

What is renewable hydrogen?

The Commission's hydrogen strategy defines renewable hydrogen as hydrogen produced through the electrolysis of water powered by electricity from renewable sources or through the reforming of biogas or biochemical conversion of biomass.

How will EU energy system integration and hydrogen work?

The EU strategies for energy system integration and hydrogen, adopted today, will pave the way towards a more efficient and interconnected energy sector, driven by the twin goals of a cleaner planet and a stronger economy.

Does hydrogen infrastructure contribute to a cost-optimal European energy system?

It reveals the potential contribution of the various elements of hydrogen infrastructure to a cost-optimal European energy system. These include cross-country transport corridors, electrolyzers, hydrogen-fired power plants, and large-scale underground storage.

How many renewable hydrogen electrolysers will the EU support in 2024?

From 2020 to 2024, we will support the installation of at least 6 gigawatts of renewable hydrogen electrolysers in the EU, and the production of up to one million tonnes of renewable hydrogen.

How does hydrogen affect energy production in Germany?

A systems analysis focusing on the role of hydrogen in the German energy system also finds evidence that domestic hydrogen production from electrolyzers increases with increasing flexibility restrictions, e.g., as a result of grid expansion or as electricity from solar energy increases.