A Comprehensive Overview of Technologies Applied in Hydrogen Valleys

Hydrogen valleys are encompassed within a defined geographical region, with various technologies across the entire hydrogen value chain. The scope of this study is to analyze and assess the different hydrogen technologies for their application within the hydrogen valley context. Emphasizing on the c...

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Main Authors: Michael Bampaou, Kyriakos D. Panopoulos
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/24/6464
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description Hydrogen valleys are encompassed within a defined geographical region, with various technologies across the entire hydrogen value chain. The scope of this study is to analyze and assess the different hydrogen technologies for their application within the hydrogen valley context. Emphasizing on the coupling of renewable energy sources with electrolyzers to produce green hydrogen, this study is focused on the most prominent electrolysis technologies, including alkaline, proton exchange membrane, and solid oxide electrolysis. Moreover, challenges related to hydrogen storage are explored, alongside discussions on physical and chemical storage methods such as gaseous or liquid storage, methanol, ammonia, and liquid organic hydrogen carriers. This article also addresses the distribution of hydrogen within valley operations, especially regarding the current status on pipeline and truck transportation methods. Furthermore, the diverse applications of hydrogen in the mobility, industrial, and energy sectors are presented, showcasing its potential to integrate renewable energy into hard-to-abate sectors.
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spelling doaj-art-7308eeb26cc544ac827c0331981db41b2025-08-20T02:53:41ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732024-12-011724646410.3390/en17246464A Comprehensive Overview of Technologies Applied in Hydrogen ValleysMichael Bampaou0Kyriakos D. Panopoulos1Chemical Process and Energy Resources Institute (CPERI), Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH), 6th km Charilaou-Thermi, 57001 Thessaloniki, GreeceChemical Process and Energy Resources Institute (CPERI), Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH), 6th km Charilaou-Thermi, 57001 Thessaloniki, GreeceHydrogen valleys are encompassed within a defined geographical region, with various technologies across the entire hydrogen value chain. The scope of this study is to analyze and assess the different hydrogen technologies for their application within the hydrogen valley context. Emphasizing on the coupling of renewable energy sources with electrolyzers to produce green hydrogen, this study is focused on the most prominent electrolysis technologies, including alkaline, proton exchange membrane, and solid oxide electrolysis. Moreover, challenges related to hydrogen storage are explored, alongside discussions on physical and chemical storage methods such as gaseous or liquid storage, methanol, ammonia, and liquid organic hydrogen carriers. This article also addresses the distribution of hydrogen within valley operations, especially regarding the current status on pipeline and truck transportation methods. Furthermore, the diverse applications of hydrogen in the mobility, industrial, and energy sectors are presented, showcasing its potential to integrate renewable energy into hard-to-abate sectors.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/24/6464hydrogen valleyrenewable hydrogenmobilityindustrypowerhydrogen economy
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