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Renewable energy 2 Location: Auditorium N: Agnar Sandmo Session Chair: Selahattin Murat Sirin, KAPSARC | |
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Clean hydrogen pathways in Australia: expert projections and implications 1: Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany; 2: Australian National University Hydrogen produced from renewable energy sources or through carbon capture and storage (CCS) is seen as an important pillar for reducing global emissions. Using structured interviews, we collect and analyze expectations of 47 industry, science, and government experts on hydrogen pathways and policy needs in Australia. This is the first study of this scope conducted for a potential major clean hydrogen producing country. A detailed picture emerges of expectations for how hydrogen will be produced, exported or used domestically, including projections of future production cost and quantities. Experts also shared views on key obstacles and factors that could support hydrogen deployment. The expert views predominantly align with prevailing perspectives in current research and analysis, e.g. regarding major end-use applications and export options for hydrogen. However, there are also notable divergences in expectations, including among different stakeholder groups and levels of experience. For instance, the importance of blue hydrogen remains contested. Nevertheless, a large majority anticipates a transition to renewable hydrogen by 2050. While the experts were largely optimistic that technical and environmental barriers could be overcome, the main policy gaps identified relate to regulatory and market uncertainties, such as lengthy approval processes, demand uncertainty, the need for harmonized certification, and a reform of existing regulations and laws. Infrastructure development, especially for renewable electricity, and engagement with local communities were also identified as essential for establishing a clean hydrogen economy. | |