Hydrogen infrastructure modeling in macro-energy systems models - Lessons learned, best practices, and potential next steps (workshop insights)

• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.05.137
• Publication Date: 2024-05-18T15:59:17Z
• Authors: Lissy Langer; Jens Weibezahn; Johannes Felipe G...; Fabian Neumann; Leonard Göke; Ioannis Kountouris; Marie Münster; Asger Vestergaard...; Martin Hartvig; Dimitrios Elefthe...; Rasmus Bramstoft
• Keywords: Best practice

This short communication is based on a workshop hydrogen network modeling in macro-energy system models discussing the whole value chain: production, transmission, storage, and use, as well related issues of demand flexibility, alternative fuels biological origin, integration with district heating. It was organized by Danish research ENERforsk leading modelers from academia, industry, transmission operators. The collected (1) lessons learned, (2) best practices, (3) potential next steps. We conclude that no-regret pathways need to consider evolving regulation while balancing social aspects interests driven green industrial policy. Important uncertain include repurposing natural gas networks, considering pipeline standards existing contracts, or disposal brine water. As more sectors carbonaceous are included models, carbon management, sustainable biomass, networks become important. Collecting incorporating steps will help community policymakers develop sound policies.