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This course is intended for those seeking a time-effective, wide-ranging and independent perspective on clean hydrogen production from renewable power (‘green’ hydrogen).
You will leave with a clearly explained, business-focused perspective on the current status of electrolysis technology, along with its likely future trends. You will understand the inputs and outputs that will determine the cost structures, revenue streams and economics of green hydrogen projects. You will be better placed to critically assess the likely deployment scenarios and practical challenges facing green hydrogen projects.
Throughout the course, your trainer will separate what is really happening in the market from some of the headlines and hype, helping you to identify credible near-term opportunities for your business, along with the associated risks. He will evaluate and quantify barriers to long-term scalability and illustrate throughout using examples and benchmarks taken from a global perspective.
Course Benefits:
Gain a clear understanding of green hydrogen market opportunities & deployment considerations
Clear explanations of electrolysis technologies, metrics and performance considerations (in language accessible to non-technical people)
Discuss the key project delivery issues for green hydrogen projects
Review up-to-date examples from around the world and the lessons from them
Understand the economic variables that impact the production cost of green hydrogen (illustrated using a provided Excel model)
Stay up-to-date on the critical policy, market competitive and business environment factors driving the growth of green hydrogen
This Course Includes:
Access to all three sessions each lasting approximately three hours
Interactive format with dedicated Q&A sections with the trainer
Flexible access on any device
A certificate of attendance after full completion of the course
Agenda
Attend live or watch the recordings. Each session includes dedicated Q&A sections throughout.
Session 1: 23rd January, 14:00 - 17:00 CET
What makes a green hydrogen plant?
A clear explainer, for business people, of green hydrogen production (electrolysis) technologies: the components of a green hydrogen production system and the performance metrics that matter.
What are the different electrolysis types, how do they compare and what makes up a full green hydrogen production system? What are the key technology trends to look out for? What are the other process inputs and outputs?
A business person’s guide to a green hydrogen plant
Comparing and contrasting current competing electrolysis solutions (ALK, PEM, AEM, SOE)
Inputs, outputs and key performance metrics
Electrolyser supply chains and manufacturing
Examples of emerging electrolysis solutions: pros & cons, commercialisation status
Electrolyser flexibility: what are the likely requirements?
Balance of system components: what else makes a green hydrogen plant?
Water usage and quality
Power supply and grid connection
Post-electrolysis and downstream considerations: e.g. hydrogen purity, pressure & storage
Process by-products (oxygen and heat), and options for them to add value to a project
Session 2: 24th January, 14:00 - 17:00 CET
Determinants of green hydrogen production cost
Along with example data on current and forecast input costs, a simple Excel ‘levelised cost’ model (provided to attendees) is used to highlight which are the important variables in determining how much ($/kg) green hydrogen costs to produce.
Is equipment cost or electricity cost more important? How valuable might non-hydrogen revenue streams be to green hydrogen projects? What combination of factors will be needed to achieve some of the hydrogen cost reductions that are forecast?
Examining the economics of green hydrogen production
Reviewing and understanding the wide range of published electrolysis cost data
Balance of system, operational and other cost contributions
Calculating the cost of hydrogen production (a levelized cost approach)
Sensitivity analysis: which variables are most important for green hydrogen costs?
Electricity supply considerations (including source, cost, carbon intensity, variability)
Revenue stacking and the value of oxygen and waste heat
Efficiency gains, equipment lifetimes and other factors
Considerations in equipment sizing, using the example of green hydrogen from solar power
Examining forecast future cost reductions: how they can be achieved?
Downstream and supply chain cost considerations (production vs. delivered costs)
Green hydrogen from an investment perspective: routes to a FID (final investment decision)
Session 3: 25th January, 14:00 - 17:00 CET
Project deployment, opportunities & risks
In addition to technology choice and economics, successful green hydrogen projects will be built upon a solid appreciation of their market, competitive and policy contexts, along with knowledge of the practical deployment hurdles to be overcome.
Who is buying green hydrogen? What policy support (and risk) exists when business planning? Which other project development processes need close consideration, including planning and permitting risks? What are the barriers to scale for green hydrogen projects?
Project development and business case issues facing green hydrogen projects
Project development, planning and consent considerations
Safety issues, requirements and practices
Project phases, timeframes and potential bottlenecks
Analysing examples of current projects and deployments: what do they tell us?
Project scales, structures and market barriers
Hydrogen hubs, clusters and integrated value chains
Off-takers and agreements, including international trading
Green hydrogen policies and supports: a review of key market approaches & their impact
Definitions of green hydrogen, ‘clean’ hydrogen standards and certification schemes
Closing summary: a green hydrogen project development checklist
Meet the Trainer
Dr John Massey is Managing Director of Grey Cells Energy Ltd., where he conducts independent market assessment and opportunity/risk analysis for clean energy technologies. He delivers market briefings, oneto- one coaching and training courses worldwide, both online and in-person, along with strategy and business plan consulting to help companies (particularly SMEs) position themselves to best grasp new low-carbon market opportunities.
In addition to delivering training globally under his “Grey Cells Energy” brand, John is a co-founder of Astute New Energy, helping firms to navigate the changing power sector through business, strategy and stakeholder communication advisory work.
What Attendees Are Saying
“The course is very interesting and the explanations are depth right into the lesson subject.”
“Excellent content and instructions, super interactive course, so thank you!”