Modelling the Role of Hydrogen in Decarbonising Future Energy Systems Aligned with the Paris Climate Agreement

Project Description

This research will evaluate the role of hydrogen in large power systems with significant levels of renewable electricity as an enabler for deep decarbonisation across the economy. It will also examine the role of hydrogen production and its ability to support high renewable penetration power systems through the provision of demand-side flexibility and fuel for the generation of electrical power during periods of low renewable power generation in isolated systems. This research will further deliver improved methodologies for understanding the future role of hydrogen across the economy including transport and the power sector. The project has the potential to provide tools at policy-making level to support the consideration of interwoven supply and demand in isolated energy systems under future decarbonisation pathways.