Unlocking the Potential of Marine Energy Using Hydrogen Generation Technologies

Thorson, Jacob; Matthews, Chris; Lawson, Michael; Hartmann, Kevin; Anwar, Muhammad Bashar; Jadun, Paige

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“…Marine energy could be used as a complementary renewable energy source when solar and wind resources are unavailable, allowing for increased electrolyzer use, increasing the overall efficiency of green hydrogen production while driving costs down. The 2022 NREL report Unlocking the Potential of Marine Energy Using Hydrogen Generation Technologies outlines multiple other applications for this synergy in the realm of the blue economy (Thorson et al 2022).…”

Section: Potential For Marine Energy and Green Hydrogen Integrationmentioning

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“…Similarly, remote communities like areas of Alaska and island territories, which largely depend on diesel generators, can achieve energy independence and resilience through marine energy and hydrogen systems. Such systems not only present a viable alternative to the challenges posed by the conventional energy supply chain but also offer cost and environmental advantages (Thorson et al 2022).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…While green hydrogen has a role in the overall energy transition, concerns remain around its social, economic, and environmental sustainability. These challenges include harmful byproducts, health and public safety, resource intensity, and overall unknown potential ecosystem and social disruption (Energy Innovation 2022; Thorson et al 2022).…”

Section: Sustainability Considerations For Marine Energy and Green Hy...mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Heavy equipment operations might cause disturbances ranging from acoustic to biological. Appropriate mitigation strategies are essential to safeguard sensitive marine ecologies (Thorson et al 2022).…”

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Evaluation of New Opportunities for Marine Energy To Power the Blue Economy: Green Hydrogen and Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal

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This report examines the application of marine energy for two distinct research areas, green hydrogen and marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR). This evaluation considered the potential synergies between these sectors and marine energy, market maturity, barriers to adoption, policy enablers, and sustainability perspectives to help evaluate how marine energy could contribute to the power needs of these sectors as they grow. Through desk research and interviews with a diverse range of subject matter experts from academia, government, industry, venture capital, and nonprofits, these emergent sectors were identified as the most promising new opportunities for marine energy integration beyond those explored in the 2019 Powering the Blue Economy™ report.Green hydrogen, produced in a sustainable manner, is increasingly being recognized as a key player in the global energy paradigm shift. Marine energy, with its distinguishing features such as high power density and the possibility of colocation with green hydrogen at sea, represents a viable strategy for powering green hydrogen generation. Despite the launch of several trailblazing global projects demonstrating the viability of integrating marine energy into green hydrogen production, several impediments remain, including investment prospects, lengthy permitting timelines, and potential environmental/social disruption. To mitigate these risks, a multi-pronged approach that includes strong policy support, technological innovation, stakeholder engagement, and rigorous impact analysis is required.This report is available at no cost from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory at www.nrel.gov/publications.Recent upticks in marine energy-green hydrogen pilot projects signal growing interest, making it an appealing area for further investigation and support (Table 2).

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Section: Potential For Marine Energy and Green Hydrogen Integrationmentioning

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Section: Potential For Marine Energy and Green Hydrogen Integrationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Sustainability Considerations For Marine Energy and Green Hy...mentioning

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