Hydrogen energy storage technology and beijing energy power

What is a hydrogen-based chemical energy storage system?

A hydrogen-based chemical energy storage system encompasses hydrogen production, hydrogen storage and transportation, and power production using hydrogen as a fuel input21. (See Exhibit 12.) The application of HESS centers around the energy conversion between hydrogen and other power sources, especially electricity.

Why is hydrogen a fundamental technology in China?

Hydrogen application is growing as a fundamental technology in China because of concerns regarding carbon neutrality, industry distribution, and renewable energy. As a world-class manufacturing country, China already has preconditions for the industrialisation of hydrogen energy.

What is the hydrogen energy industry chain in China?

The overall hydrogen energy industry chain in China (hydrogen production, hydrogen transport, hydrogen storage, and hydrogen utilisation) already includes market and production conditions. However, considerable challenges remain in each part of the industrial technology for the application of hydrogen energy in China.

What is the demand for hydrogen in China?

According to the China Hydrogen Alliance, it is estimated that the demand for hydrogen in China will reach 35 million tons per year by 2030, accounting for 5% of the terminal energy system, and hydrogen energy will account for more than 10% of the terminal energy system by 2050 .

What are the challenges in the application of hydrogen energy in China?

However, considerable challenges remain in each part of the industrial technology for the application of hydrogen energy in China. The most mature hydrogen production technologies in China are coal gasification and natural gas reformation.

How can China improve the hydrogen energy industry?

Overall planning and rapid development of the whole industrial chain in the medium and long term. Increase investment in technology research and development. The basic research on hydrogen energy in China is relatively weak, and there is a lack of innovation, with key technologies and critical materials still facing risks.