The Energy Collective Group
This group brings together the best thinkers on energy and climate. Join us for smart, insightful posts and conversations about where the energy industry is and where it is going.
Publication
Ireland | Review of Hydrogen Consultation Responses
Ireland | Review of Hydrogen Consultation Responses
RESPONDENTS WERE SUPPORTIVE OF GREEN HYDROGEN
Though there is an obvious risk of selection bias, the general mood was very supportive of green hydrogen. Support for fossil hydrogen was low. Respondents were both strongly for hydrogen’s use in certain cases such as in meeting blending targets for aviation and shipping fuels, and strongly against it in others such as passenger cars and home heating. Though not always consistent, the responses showed that there was a clear appetite to decarbonise the economy, and that green hydrogen had a role to play.
CONTENTS OF A HYDROGEN STRATEGY The respondents are strongly of the opinion that the strategy should contain specific and objective goals in place of statements of ambition. Ireland has the advantage of being able to take learnings from other regions and should therefore be able to be more ambitiousin characterising what we hope to achieve, and how we will enable it.
COMPETITION IS ENCOURAGED There was a consensus on the need for support for pilot projects and hydrogen-related research and development. However, electrification was seen as the most suitable solution to many sectors and thus technology neutral as opposed to hydrogen-specific decarbonisation policy was heavily favoured. Policy intervention that curtails competition was not supported by the respondents. Similarly, where possible, policy should be based upon long-term cost benefit analysis. Many responses noted that Carbon Contracts for Difference (CCfDs) appeared to meet these goals.
REDUCING COSTS IS KEY The transition at large requires that Ireland’s high-cost environment is tackled, this is a far-reaching multifaceted policy consideration beyond the scope of this consultation. Pilot projects and other forms of investment can reduce the cost of hydrogen infrastructure.
Discussions
No discussions yet. Start a discussion below.
More Posts
DOE lays out Russian LEU ban waiver process
The U.S. Department of Energy this week issued rules to implement the Biden administration’s new pseudo-ban on Russian enriched uranium nuclear fuel. DOE outlines how users can take advantage of the four-year delay built into the legislation..
Trends - La Niña
Should you consider the La Niña "effect" in your power plans?
Solar and wind generation will soon pass nuclear and hydro
Over the past decade, global solar generation has grown ninefold to reach 1500 Tera
Energy: routines and news
Recognizing the ongoing situation is only but vital - if the purpose is becoming competitive!
Get Published - Build a Following
The Energy Central Power Industry Network® is based on one core idea - power industry professionals helping each other and advancing the industry by sharing and learning from each other.
If you have an experience or insight to share or have learned something from a conference or seminar, your peers and colleagues on Energy Central want to hear about it. It's also easy to share a link to an article you've liked or an industry resource that you think would be helpful.
Sign in to Participate