IJVERGAS Feasibility of hydrogen generation on a multifunctional island at IJmuiden Ver
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Wind generation on the North Sea is rapidly expanding. Offshore wind generation is expected to be a major source of energy for the future carbon-free energy system. The onset of this rapid growth is already visible. In the IJmuiden Ver area, 80 kilometres off the coast at Den Helder, a wind park expansion of 4 GW is planned by 2030, and possibly more, up to 10 GW, later. The 4 GW-expansion alone is four times the current Dutch offshore wind capacity.
To bring such vast amounts of wind energy to shore as electricity, extensive power conversion and transmission equipment is necessary. This would require considerable system expansion both offshore and onshore. Such grid reinforcements entail high financial and societal costs.
Hydrogen is an alternative energy carrier. Existing studies show a large potential for hydrogen for the North-Western European energy system, in which the Netherlands is embedded. Hydrogen is storable and can provide flexibility in an energy system with a high share of intermittent renewables. In addition, hydrogen is an important resource for industrial processes, transport and some say also for the build environment. Offshore wind power can be converted to hydrogen in power-to-gas (power-to-gas) facilities. This route is a promising alternative to bring vast amounts of wind power to shore and distribute it onshore.
The present study explores the opportunities and challenges of hydrogen generation on a multifunctional island in the IJmuiden Ver-area. It addresses primarily the energy dimension. The focus is techno-economical, however, also non-technical aspects are considered as the development of a multifunctional island requires a broad, systemic approach.
To bring such vast amounts of wind energy to shore as electricity, extensive power conversion and transmission equipment is necessary. This would require considerable system expansion both offshore and onshore. Such grid reinforcements entail high financial and societal costs.
Hydrogen is an alternative energy carrier. Existing studies show a large potential for hydrogen for the North-Western European energy system, in which the Netherlands is embedded. Hydrogen is storable and can provide flexibility in an energy system with a high share of intermittent renewables. In addition, hydrogen is an important resource for industrial processes, transport and some say also for the build environment. Offshore wind power can be converted to hydrogen in power-to-gas (power-to-gas) facilities. This route is a promising alternative to bring vast amounts of wind power to shore and distribute it onshore.
The present study explores the opportunities and challenges of hydrogen generation on a multifunctional island in the IJmuiden Ver-area. It addresses primarily the energy dimension. The focus is techno-economical, however, also non-technical aspects are considered as the development of a multifunctional island requires a broad, systemic approach.
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TNO Identifier
955476
Publisher
CE
Collation
148 p.
Place of publication
Delft