DOI: 10.36253/979-12-215-1013-3.03 ISSN: 2612-8063

The fundamental toolbox for analysing the development of a hydrogen economy

Francesco Gabrielli
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This chapter provides the analytical framework for understanding the hydrogen economy across its entire value chain. It reviews hydrogen production pathways - from fossil-based to renewable methods - assessing their technological maturity, environmental impact, and cost competitiveness using indicators such as the Levelised Cost of Hydrogen. It then examines transport and storage options, including pipelines, repurposed gas networks, and alternative logistics solutions, highlighting technical constraints linked to hydrogen’s low density and high flammability. Finally, the chapter explores end-use applications across industry, transport, buildings, and power generation, introducing the “clean hydrogen ladder” to identify priority sectors for deployment.

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