(AESOP, 2024) Andersen, Caroline; Schulwitz, Martin
Green hydrogen offers significant advantages in terms of sector coupling and electrification of energy systems. To ensure a reliable hydrogen supply chain in regions, there is a growing need for hydrogen infrastructure planning. Strategies need to take into account spatial characteristics of supply and demand as well as existing regional potentials. The aim of this study is to develop a holistic approach to assess regional potentials in the context of green hydrogen infrastructure planning by considering both technical and socio-economic factors. A principal component analysis was carried out in NUTS-3 regions throughout Germany. We identified four indices representing regional hydrogen and location potential. A cluster analysis was used to identify region-specific needs and requirements. This will benefit the planning process for developing regional hydrogen strategies.
Keywords: Green Hydrogen; Regional Planning; Planning Methods; Energy Infrastructure; Assessment Concept