Green hydrogen in energyhubs

THE CHALLENGE

The paradox of electrification at industrial districts: lack of electricity. The growing demand of electricity including mobility and the input of renewable electricity have resulted in congestion of the grid. This is hampering both the economic development of enterprises and the move towards sustainable practice. 

SOLUTION AND IMPACT

Existing solutions include collective demand planning and measures on the level of individual companies. Energyhubs represent an innovative route as an add-on to the public grid or even as a completely off-grid solution. In energyhubs we balance local demand and generation of electricity based on renewable sources. Storage (including batteries) and conversion of energy carriers are key components.  

Where does the green hydrogen come in? Potentials are (1) Stationary hydrogen fuel cells connected to the electricity grid or to an e-charging hub, (2) Hydrogen filling station for FCEV (Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles) and (3) Electrolyser for producing green hydrogen using local green electricity. This type of energyhub paves the way to a solution for grid congestion combined with implementation of zero-emission concepts. 

STATUS

On request of the Province of Utrecht opportunities in the region have been reviewed by Allied Waters/EnergyLabNL. Followup studies are ongoing in order to provide detailed engineering and prepare for realization in practice. 

Learn more here (in Dutch).