Course Recordings & Presentation Slides
In energy markets which are increasingly embracing both decarbonisation and ‘electrification’, the need for larger amounts of new, clean generating capacity is set to grow substantially. The majority of this capacity is likely to be renewable sources such as solar and wind. However, there is an increasing recognition that ‘firm’ and ‘flexible’ power supply will be essential to balancing these variable sources. This opens up a key role for clean fuels – such as hydrogen.
This time-efficient training course will provide attendees with a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the prospects for hydrogen in future power mixes. Aimed at those in commercial, business-focused roles, including business development, strategy planning and investment, attendees will gain a clear description of the key technologies in language easily accessible to non-engineers. The market will be reviewed, illustrated by project examples and policy & strategy announcements, and hydrogen’s competitive positioning will be examined and analysed.
Key questions to be addressed include
What are the market prospects for hydrogen power generation?
How are the key vendors preparing their products for hydrogen power?
What are the technology challenges in moving from gas to hydrogen turbines?
What is the current status of fuel cell power generation?
Which hydrogen power projects have been recently created or announced?
Why is hydrogen storage technology inherently linked to hydrogen power generation?
Will hydrogen power replace centralised power generation or augment distributed power?
What are the timescales for a transition from hydrogen blends to 100% hydrogen?
Is low efficiency a competitive killer for hydrogen’s power generation prospects?
To what extent do future power mix scenarios and models include hydrogen power?
Course Outline
Session 1: The technology options for hydrogen-to-power
Session 2: Market applications and project examples for hydrogen power
Session 3: Hydrogen power prospects in the future electricity mix
Agenda
Session 1: The technology options for hydrogen-to-power
Hydrogen vs. gas turbines: what’s different
Existing on-refinery mixed gas generators
Blending hydrogen and natural gas in turbines: operational and safety considerations
Current blending limits, and roadmaps to 100% hydrogen power
Hydrogen turbine product timeframes & announcements: key vendor review
NOx emissions, mitigation and efficiency trade-offs
Integrating green hydrogen with dispatchable power & storage
Hydrogen in generator sets (combustion engines)
Fuel cells: technologies, efficiency, materials & costs
Reversible fuel cells/electrolysers (the ‘hydrogen battery’)
Derivatives such as green ammonia or methanol as power generation fuels
Large-scale hydrogen storage (or supply) requirements
Small-scale hydrogen storage (gas, metal hydride, LOHC?)
Session 2: Market applications and project examples for hydrogen power
Segmenting the power generation market & identifying contrasting needs
Reviewing hydrogen-to-power project announcements
Gas blending examples at utility scale
Coal to gas to hydrogen strategies and pathways
100% hydrogen announcements & timeframes
Hydrogen CHP (combined heat and power)
Utility-scale power generation using fuel cells
Distributed power generation examples
Hydrogen in microgrid and remote power applications
Hybrid battery + fuel-cell systems
Remote site hydrogen storage options
Resilience use cases, including data centres, microgrids & construction sites
Hydrogen as an enabler for electrification (e.g. EV charging support)
Session 3: Hydrogen power prospects in the future electricity mix
Analysing the competitive environment for hydrogen power
Hydrogen’s efficiency problem: how can it find a role?
The economics of firm power & resilience, including energy storage
The ‘last 20%’ of clean power: are clean fuels needed or not?
Published net zero scenarios and pathways: hydrogen within them
Quantifying hydrogen supply requirements
Limits to electrification, including grid capacity
High-voltage transmission vs. pipelines for energy distribution
The pros and cons of large thermal power generators for the grid
Hydrogen vs. natural gas + CCS
Policy environments and mechanisms
Future hydrogen storage capacity requirements
Summary: the markets & growth segments to watch
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 best part of the training was the level of engagement from the trainer; he was very clear in his explanations and was taking the time to answer all queries from trainees.”
“Slides were informative, good delivery from the trainer, and technology worked well. Good idea to space it out over three days as it was less disruptive.”