5.1 Evaluation of the Literature Review …
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Figure 5.2 Renewable Hydrogen Framework—Focus areas identified out of the literature
review
Without considering the economic aspect of decarbonising the industry sectors
under the research scope, the survey consists on evaluating the impact of the renewable energy policies on such decarbonisation. In the context of this paper, the
decarbonisation means replacing the fossil fuel-based hydrogen by hydrogen produced from renewable electricity through water electrolysis. The determination of
the hydrogen demand serves as a reference point. The potential for decarbonisation is assessed based on the amount of renewable hydrogen that can be produced.
The production of renewable hydrogen is determined based on the renewable
energy production capacity resulting from the implementation of the current renewable energy policies, the planned capacity targets at the horizon 2030 and the
renewable energy technical potential of each of the study case.
The outcomes of the study cases survey are expected to provide indications
regarding the current and future propensity of the renewable energy policies to
support the decarbonisation of industries using fossil fuel-based hydrogen.
The interviews findings and the outcomes of the study cases survey can help
formulating policy recommendations as well as suggesting topics for further
research.
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Figure 5.2 Renewable Hydrogen Framework—Focus areas identified out of the literature
review
Without considering the economic aspect of decarbonising the industry sectors
under the research scope, the survey consists on evaluating the impact of the renewable energy policies on such decarbonisation. In the context of this paper, the
decarbonisation means replacing the fossil fuel-based hydrogen by hydrogen produced from renewable electricity through water electrolysis. The determination of
the hydrogen demand serves as a reference point. The potential for decarbonisation is assessed based on the amount of renewable hydrogen that can be produced.
The production of renewable hydrogen is determined based on the renewable
energy production capacity resulting from the implementation of the current renewable energy policies, the planned capacity targets at the horizon 2030 and the
renewable energy technical potential of each of the study case.
The outcomes of the study cases survey are expected to provide indications
regarding the current and future propensity of the renewable energy policies to
support the decarbonisation of industries using fossil fuel-based hydrogen.
The interviews findings and the outcomes of the study cases survey can help
formulating policy recommendations as well as suggesting topics for further
research.