Critical Analysis Report of Hydrogen Application for Domestic Heating

Abstract

30% of the world's total energy consumption originates from the building sector. Building energy use is responsible for 28% of all energy-related CO2 emissions. Hydrogen has the potential to accelerate the transition to green and renewable energy. The integration of hydrogen into domestic and industrial heating applications could be a breakthrough. In many large heating markets, hydrogen would likely need to cost between Euro 1.5 and 3.0/kgH2 to be competitive with natural gas. System safety, effectiveness, and environmental performance should be ensured by rigorous testing. A whole new distribution network needs to be established to replace the existing one. Higher upfront and running cost could be major challenges to develop consumer interests. It must compete with the existing and developing renewable energy systems as well. For a green and eco-friendly environment, Hydrogen without any doubts could be a reliable solution owing to its abundance and ease of production. But its applicability on a large commercial scale has some serious challenges including storage, distribution, and upfront cost management. To realize the potential for hydrogen usage in buildings and transition to the use of low-carbon hydrogen, policymakers, business leaders, and investors will need to work together. Consumers and the equipment service industry will also need to be more actively involved.