极光能源研究

2023年5月26日,

爱尔兰已经成为一个潜在的“强国”的绿色氢行业,有能力生产最便宜的绿色氢在欧洲,到2030年,据极光能源研究。然而,有障碍,需要解决爱尔兰充分实现其潜力绿色制氢。全球业务负责人Kim Gunnelius凡尔纳在芬兰,爱尔兰拥有突出优势,比如其海上风能潜力和政治意愿将绿色氢的气候行动计划。然而,缺乏“绿色”氢市场和政府补贴构成重大挑战的需要。目前,世界上只有一小部分的制氢来自可再生能源,与大多数产生少用可持续的方法,如天然气和煤。Gunnelius强调环保的重要性,通过电解制氢,其中包括分裂从水中氢使用可再生能源,如太阳能和风能。报告显示,绿色的氢将成为未来全球制氢的主要形式。绿色氢提供了几个优势其他能源。其能量密度使其对行业的吸引力和高功率的要求,包括交通部门,探索绿色作为一种零排放氢燃料。石油等能源密集型行业炼油厂、肥料生产商和钢铁厂也可以受益于绿色氢作为他们的目标是减少化石燃料的使用在他们的生产过程。 Moreover, green hydrogen has the potential to address one of the key challenges in the renewable energy sector—energy storage. It can be stockpiled during times of surplus renewable energy generation and used to balance the grid during periods of low production or high demand. While China leads the world in hydrogen production, with plans for significant expansion, countries like the United States and those in Europe are also investing heavily in green hydrogen initiatives. Ireland has taken steps to develop its green hydrogen ecosystem, including a supply chain partnership between Irish green energy company EIH2 and the ports of Cork and Amsterdam. However, the growth of Ireland’s green hydrogen economy hinges on its focus on renewables and the creation of an overall surplus of renewable-generated power. Currently, Ireland is not in a state of surplus, and significant government subsidies will be necessary to propel Ireland to “powerhouse” status in the green hydrogen sector. In conclusion, Ireland has the potential to become a major player in green hydrogen production, but there are challenges to overcome. The country’s advantages in terms of offshore wind potential and political support need to be leveraged effectively. The transition to green hydrogen requires increased production from renewable sources and government subsidies to ensure a surplus of renewable-generated power. By addressing these challenges and providing necessary support, Ireland can tap into the immense potential of green hydrogen and contribute to a more sustainable and decarbonized future.