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Transitioning to a Renewable Hydrogen System: Optimal Infrastructure for Self-sufficient Hydrogen Supply in Austria by 2030

Abstract

In this study, we employ an optimization model to optimally design a self-sufficient, independent of any imports and exports, hydrogen infrastructure for Austria by 2030. Our approach integrates key hydrogen technologies within a detailed spatial investment and operation model – coupled with a European scale electricity market model. We focus on optimizing diverse infrastructure componentsincluding trailers, pipelines, electrolyzers, and storages to meet Austria's projected hydrogen demand. To accurately estimate this demand in hourly resolution, we combine existing hydrogen strategies and projections to account for developments in various industrial sectors, consider demand driven by the transport sector, and integrate hydrogen demand arising from its use in gas-powered plants. Accounting for the inherent uncertainty linked to such projections, we run the analysis for two complementary scenarios. Our approach addresses the challenges of integrating large quantities of renewable hydrogen into a future energy system by recognizing the critical role of domestic production in the early market stages. The main contribution of this work is to address the gap in optimizing hydrogen infrastructure for effective integration of domestic renewable hydrogen production in Austria by 2030, considering sector coupling potentials, optimal electrolyzer placement, and the design of local hydrogen networks.

Funding source: 2024 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license
Related subjects: Applications & Pathways
Countries: Austria
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