Integrating Hydrogen Production Capacity in the Energy Transition: Energy Efficiency and Challenges

The energy transition in Europe and the expansion of electricity transmission has suffered many delays, despite its importance for the integration of renewable electricity. A hydrogen grid that reuses the existing gas grid can not only help meet the demand for low-emission fuels, but also balance the differences in wind and solar power on the continent and thus avoid grid expansion. The paper deals with integration of an existing hydrogen production plant into the energy system as part of technical solutions for energy storage.