This report “Green hydrogen strategy: A guide to design” by IRENA provides an analysis of hydrogen strategies and roadmaps developed by various countries in recent years. It aims to guide policy makers in crafting effective strategies that set clear targets, engage the public and build investor confidence. The report is structured around several key questions and aims to guide policy makers through the process of developing effective green hydrogen strategies. These questions are designed to prompt consideration of the motivations behind hydrogen strategy development.
The report identifies the main policy drivers and examines past and current interest in green hydrogen as an energy solution. It then discusses the importance of stakeholder engagement, the integration of green hydrogen strategies within wider energy planning frameworks and the technical representation of hydrogen in long-term energy scenarios. The report assists in priority setting, identifying factors that can drive the decision-making process towards specific sub-sectors.
It then examines the complexities of establishing a hydrogen trade – identifying roles that countries may play as exporters, importers, hubs or self-reliant entities – followed by an assessment of potential target-setting options. It touches on the identification and overcoming of barriers to hydrogen sector development, including technological, regulatory, market-related and public perception challenges, and presents practical solutions to support hydrogen sector development and their integration in a hydrogen strategy. Finally, it outlines a step-by-step process for policy makers for drafting effective hydrogen strategies.
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