Hydrogen Infrastructure | Grid
A profound decarbonization of the industrial processes and feedstocks, and a massive roll out of
distributed and remote Variable Renewable Energy Sources (VRES) – all of it in the context of
heightened need for energy security and international competitiveness – will require hydrogen to
satisfy the need for clean gas, but also to complement electrification and accelerate VRES integration
in the system.
A multi modal energy system will complement an electricity grid revamp and expansion – and the
electrification process at large – and maximize energy transport efficiency. It will also be more costeffective for end customers and will optimize the roll-out and assimilation of VRES in the European
landscape. However, many regulatory, financial, and technical challenges lie ahead. This analysis
examines the distinct characteristics of various types of hydrogen infrastructure but does not seek to
foster competition amongst them. Hence, it establishes hydrogen infrastructure as a viable energy
transport solution within policy environments that are increasingly turning to electrification.
