Electrolysis: Opportunities for Electric Power Utilities in a Hydrogen Economy: Opportunities for electric power utilities in a hydrogen economy

Benjamin Kroposki, Johanna Levene, Kevin Harrison, P. K. Sen, Frank Novachek

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Abstract

As the demand for energy, both in the form of electricity and transportation fuel, increase around the world, a renewed focus on converting to a hydrogen economy has emerged. Recent advancements in hydrogen technologies and renewable energy applications show the promise of converting to a hydrogen-based economy should become economically feasible in the near- to mid-term. As the shift from a fossil fuel to a hydrogen based economy unfolds, electric power utilities should be in a position to understand the potential benefits and impacts. This paper provides a historical perspective of hydrogen, discusses the process of electrolysis for hydrogen production especially from solar and wind technologies and describes the opportunities for electric power utilities.

Original languageAmerican English
Pages567-576
Number of pages10
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Event2006 38th Annual North American Power Symposium, NAPS-2006 - Carbondale, IL, United States
Duration: 17 Sep 200619 Sep 2006

Conference

Conference2006 38th Annual North American Power Symposium, NAPS-2006
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCarbondale, IL
Period17/09/0619/09/06

NREL Publication Number

  • NREL/CP-581-40198

Keywords

  • Electrolysis
  • Hydrogen
  • Renewable energy
  • Solar
  • Wind

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