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1 Introduction
From an industry perspective, the result of research can be used by renewable energy projects developers and hydrogen energy actors for further business
development purpose.
Finally, from the author perspective, the choice for this thesis topic is motivated
by a deep interest in renewable energy projects and the willingness to develop
competence and knowledge in the field of renewable hydrogen.
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The Objectives of the Research
The objective of the research work is to assess how well the current renewable
policy frameworks support the replacement of the fossil-based hydrogen by the
renewable hydrogen.
The first part of the research work is a review of the current policy frameworks
supporting the development of renewable energy projects and renewable hydrogen
production. The review covers the underpinning technical and economic aspects
of producing and using fossil-based and renewable hydrogen.
Based on the review, the second part of the research consists on conducting a
survey of the targeted countries regarding the status of the respective renewable
energy and hydrogen policies.
Building-up on the results of the two first steps, the third and last part of the
research is an assessment of the potential for decarbonisation of industry sectors
using fossil fuel-based hydrogen as feedstock.
1.3
The Research Question
The research question is: What is the influence and impact of the renewable
energy policies on the decarbonisation of industry sectors using fossil fuel-based
hydrogen?
This primary question is answered in the section 7. Conclusions.
Secondary questions breakdown the primary question in logical steps that will be
used to structure the research.
• What are the ambitions of the targeted countries for the development of their
renewable energy and hydrogen production capacity?
This secondary question is answered in the section 3.1. The renewable energy
offer.
1 Introduction
From an industry perspective, the result of research can be used by renewable energy projects developers and hydrogen energy actors for further business
development purpose.
Finally, from the author perspective, the choice for this thesis topic is motivated
by a deep interest in renewable energy projects and the willingness to develop
competence and knowledge in the field of renewable hydrogen.
1.2
The Objectives of the Research
The objective of the research work is to assess how well the current renewable
policy frameworks support the replacement of the fossil-based hydrogen by the
renewable hydrogen.
The first part of the research work is a review of the current policy frameworks
supporting the development of renewable energy projects and renewable hydrogen
production. The review covers the underpinning technical and economic aspects
of producing and using fossil-based and renewable hydrogen.
Based on the review, the second part of the research consists on conducting a
survey of the targeted countries regarding the status of the respective renewable
energy and hydrogen policies.
Building-up on the results of the two first steps, the third and last part of the
research is an assessment of the potential for decarbonisation of industry sectors
using fossil fuel-based hydrogen as feedstock.
1.3
The Research Question
The research question is: What is the influence and impact of the renewable
energy policies on the decarbonisation of industry sectors using fossil fuel-based
hydrogen?
This primary question is answered in the section 7. Conclusions.
Secondary questions breakdown the primary question in logical steps that will be
used to structure the research.
• What are the ambitions of the targeted countries for the development of their
renewable energy and hydrogen production capacity?
This secondary question is answered in the section 3.1. The renewable energy
offer.