HYDROGEN SYSTEMS FOR ENERGY STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION
As demand for clean energy grows, hydrogen offers a promising solution for large-scale energy storage and balancing grid supply and demand. Challenges remain in optimizing hydrogen production, storage, and utilization, particularly to ensure efficiency, scalability, and compatibility with existing grid infrastructure.
Our interest in hydrogen systems focuses on addressing operational and economic challenges that limit the effectiveness of hydrogen as a storage solution. Past work has highlighted the significant economic concerns associated with electrolyzer degradation, emphasizing the need for better control methods to reduce wear and extend operational life. Developing degradation-conscious control strategies is a priority, as these methods could help optimize the operation of hydrogen systems, making them more cost-effective and reliable over time.
While current work remains exploratory, our research has shown that integrating these strategies with renewable generation sources could lead to scalable solutions for hydrogen storage as part of a resilient grid. By refining these approaches, we aim to contribute insights that address both technical and economic barriers to widespread hydrogen adoption, ultimately supporting hydrogen’s potential as a flexible component of sustainable energy systems.