Hydrogen in the energy system of the Netherlands
Abstract
An analysis of the Dutch energy system and of possible shifts away from reliance on imported oil is provided. The main drawback of relying exclusively on electricity produced by nuclear energy or wind energy is that this electricity cannot be stored in large quantities. From the viewpoint of capital costs, a system based on both electricity and hydrogen as the main energy carriers is considered preferrable to a system based on either electricity or hydrogen alone. Hydrogen could be stored in small- and medium-sized natural gas wells after the natural gas has been removed, and existing natural gas lines could be used for transfer of hydrogen. In this analysis, electrolytic methods of hydrogen production are preferred over thermochemical methods for reasons of cost, safety, reliability, and purity of product. Modes of hydrogen utilization are discussed. A timetable for introducing hydrogen into the energy system is presented.
- Publication:
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1st World Hydrogen Energy Conference, Volume 3
- Pub Date:
- 1976
- Bibcode:
- 1976whe3.conf....3B
- Keywords:
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- Energy Policy;
- Energy Technology;
- Hydrogen-Based Energy;
- Netherlands;
- Cost Analysis;
- Crude Oil;
- Energy Sources;
- Natural Gas;
- Pipelines;
- Technological Forecasting;
- Energy Production and Conversion