New publication "To what extent can flexibility options reduce the need for hydrogen backup power plants?"

🔋💡 To what extent can flexibility options reduce the need for hydrogen backup power plants in a future carbon-neutral power system?

A carbon-neutral power system relies on a large share of renewable energy— but how do we ensure the security of supply with fluctuating generation? In the recently published article in Energy Policy,Christoph Brunner, Steffi Misconel, Philipp Hauser und Dominik Möst examine how different flexibility options in a future power system impact the need for hydrogen-based backup power plants.
The case study for Germany shows that even with strong sector coupling and high demand-side flexibility, at least 46 GW of hydrogen power plants will be required. Without sufficient flexibility, significantly higher capacity is required.

➡️ The findings highlight that Germany’s current power plant strategy can only be a first step. Stronger market incentives are essential to ensure a secure and carbon-neutral energy system.
📖 Read more:   https://authors.elsevier.com/c/1kimq14YGgxE6C