Report

The role of hydrogen in a net zero energy system

Hydrogen can carry energy to many hard-to-decarbonise sectors with no greenhouse gas emissions at the point of use, giving hydrogen a valuable role in a net zero energy system.

However, as the successful scale up of low-carbon hydrogen production and end-uses poses many challenges and is dependent on decisions made in other parts of the energy system, a pragmatic and carefully managed delivery is vital to achieve emission reductions and reap the benefits that hydrogen can provide.

This report from the National Engineering Policy Centre explores:

  • Hydrogen’s value as an energy vector
  • Potential roles of hydrogen in a net zero energy system
  • Low-carbon hydrogen production methods
  • Policy recommendations for government to ensure the benefits of hydrogen for a net zero energy system are realised.