The Role of Hydrogen in the Energy Mix: A Scenario Analysis for Turkey Using OSeMOSYS

The urgent need to tackle climate change drives the research on new technologies to help the transition of energy systems. Hydrogen is under significant consideration by many countries as a means to reach zero-carbon goals. Turkey has also started to develop hydrogen projects. In this study, the rol...

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Main Authors: Hepnur Tetik, Gokhan Kirkil
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/24/6348
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description The urgent need to tackle climate change drives the research on new technologies to help the transition of energy systems. Hydrogen is under significant consideration by many countries as a means to reach zero-carbon goals. Turkey has also started to develop hydrogen projects. In this study, the role of hydrogen in Turkey’s energy system is assessed through energy modeling using the cost optimization analytical tool, Open Source Energy Modelling System (OSeMOSYS). The potential effects of hydrogen blending into the natural gas network in the Turkish energy system have been displayed by scenario development. The hydrogen is produced via electrolysis using renewable electricity. As a result, by using hydrogen, a significant reduction in carbon dioxide emissions was observed; however, the accumulated capital investment value increased. Furthermore, it was shown that hydrogen has the potential to reduce Turkey’s energy import dependency by decreasing natural gas demand.
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spelling doaj-art-ed1bc7323a0f4f99b0af4e2ae6447edf2025-08-20T02:53:29ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732024-12-011724634810.3390/en17246348The Role of Hydrogen in the Energy Mix: A Scenario Analysis for Turkey Using OSeMOSYSHepnur Tetik0Gokhan Kirkil1Center for Energy and Sustainable Development, Kadir Has University, Kadir Has Cad. Cibali, 34083 Istanbul, TurkeyCenter for Energy and Sustainable Development, Kadir Has University, Kadir Has Cad. Cibali, 34083 Istanbul, TurkeyThe urgent need to tackle climate change drives the research on new technologies to help the transition of energy systems. Hydrogen is under significant consideration by many countries as a means to reach zero-carbon goals. Turkey has also started to develop hydrogen projects. In this study, the role of hydrogen in Turkey’s energy system is assessed through energy modeling using the cost optimization analytical tool, Open Source Energy Modelling System (OSeMOSYS). The potential effects of hydrogen blending into the natural gas network in the Turkish energy system have been displayed by scenario development. The hydrogen is produced via electrolysis using renewable electricity. As a result, by using hydrogen, a significant reduction in carbon dioxide emissions was observed; however, the accumulated capital investment value increased. Furthermore, it was shown that hydrogen has the potential to reduce Turkey’s energy import dependency by decreasing natural gas demand.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/24/6348hydrogenenergy system modelingOSeMOSYSelectrolysisenergy storage
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The Role of Hydrogen in the Energy Mix: A Scenario Analysis for Turkey Using OSeMOSYS
Energies
hydrogen
energy system modeling
OSeMOSYS
electrolysis
energy storage
title The Role of Hydrogen in the Energy Mix: A Scenario Analysis for Turkey Using OSeMOSYS
title_full The Role of Hydrogen in the Energy Mix: A Scenario Analysis for Turkey Using OSeMOSYS
title_fullStr The Role of Hydrogen in the Energy Mix: A Scenario Analysis for Turkey Using OSeMOSYS
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title_short The Role of Hydrogen in the Energy Mix: A Scenario Analysis for Turkey Using OSeMOSYS
title_sort role of hydrogen in the energy mix a scenario analysis for turkey using osemosys
topic hydrogen
energy system modeling
OSeMOSYS
electrolysis
energy storage
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