Descrizione del progetto
Alcuni ricercatori scavano più a fondo nel deposito di idrogeno del sottosuolo
L’idrogeno rinnovabile rappresenta una soluzione per avviare la decarbonizzazione completa del settore industriale europeo. Il suo successo dipende dallo sviluppo di depositi di idrogeno su larga scala per trovare un equilibrio tra approvvigionamento e domanda e garantire la fornitura in tutte le stagioni. Il progetto HyUSPRe, finanziato dall’UE, stabilirà la fattibilità e la potenzialità di inserire depositi di grandi dimensioni di idrogeno rinnovabile all’interno di serbatoi porosi (giacimenti di gas, falde acquifere) in Europa. Inoltre, una valutazione di carattere tecnico-economico analizzerà in che modo il deposito di idrogeno sotterraneo potrebbe contribuire a realizzare un sistema energetico a zero emissioni in Europa entro il 2050. I risultati di questo tipo di valutazione, affiancati da punti di vista ambientali, sociali e normativi, permetteranno l’elaborazione di una tabella di marcia per l’inserimento diffuso di depositi di grandi dimensioni in Europa sulla strada verso il 2050.
Obiettivo
The HyUsPRe project researches the feasibility and potential of implementing large-scale storage of renewable hydrogen in porous reservoirs in Europe. This includes the identification of suitable geological reservoirs for hydrogen storage in Europe and an assessment of the feasibility of implementing large-scale storage in these reservoirs technologically and economically towards 2050. The project will address specific technical issues and risks regarding storage in porous reservoirs and conduct an economic analysis to facilitate the decision-making process regarding the development of a portfolio of potential field pilots. A techno-economic assessment, accompanied by environmental, social and regulatory perspectives on implementation will allow for the development of a roadmap for widespread hydrogen storage towards 2050; indicating the role of large-scale hydrogen storage in achieving a zero-emissions energy system in EU by 2050.
This project has two specific objectives. Objective 1 concerns the assessment of the technical feasibility, risks, and potential of large-scale underground hydrogen storage in porous reservoirs in Europe. HyUsPRe will establish the important geochemical, microbiological, flow and transport processes in porous reservoirs in the presence of hydrogen via a combination of laboratory-scale experiments and integrated modelling, establish more accurate cost estimates and identify the potential business case for hydrogen storage in porous reservoirs. Suitable stores will be identified and their hydrogen storage potential will be assessed. Objective 2 concerns the development of a roadmap for the deployment of geological hydrogen storage up to 2050. The proximity of hydrogen stores to large renewable energy infrastructure and the amount of renewable energy that can be buffered versus time varying demands will be evaluated. This will form the basis to develop future scenario roadmaps and prepare for demonstrations.
Campo scientifico
Parole chiave
Programma(i)
- H2020-EU.3.3. - SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Secure, clean and efficient energy Main Programme
- H2020-EU.3.3.8.3. - Demonstrate on a large scale the feasibility of using hydrogen to support integration of renewable energy sources into the energy systems, including through its use as a competitive energy storage medium for electricity produced from renewable energy sources
Argomento(i)
Meccanismo di finanziamento
RIA - Research and Innovation actionCoordinatore
2595 DA Den Haag
Paesi Bassi