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HAZEL Webinar 4

Hydrogen in a net zero energy systemMark Welsh, Energia3rd November 2020

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Energia Group OverviewROI Electric

(First Quarter)

Renewables

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309MW

1,281mw

PPAs with third party renewable generators and the Group’s own wind farms throughout Ireland.

Wholly owned onshore wind farms on the island of Ireland.

Bioenergy

Plant

Currently commissioning the

largest

Anaerobic Digestion Facility in Ireland

A renewable energy business comprising:

Customer Solutions

750,000

2019

Electricity

Sales

3.5

TWh

4.6

TWh

Intelligent energy solutions for our energy supply businesses operating in the ROI and Northern Ireland:

Flexible Generation

747MW

Capacity at

Huntstown

c.11%

of all-island peak electricity demand

The operation of and purchase of electricity from conventional generation assets currently comprising:

848

Employees

Modern customer-centric utility focusing on renewable technology.

€1bn

Investment in island of Ireland

€3bn

Investment in ‘Positive Energy’

Driving the transition to a net zero carbon future and helping Ireland meet its climate action targets.

Green Hydrogen

First green hydrogen project in

construction

on the island of Ireland

The Low Carbon Economy Is Here – Zero Emission

Hydrogen Buses to Belfast - Wind to Wheel Project

Hydrogen Fuelling Station for Translink and other third parties

Supply Renewable Gas

Converting zero emission electricity into hydrogen

Net Zero by 2050

“Net zero" greenhouse gases by 2050 means emissions from homes, transport, farming and industry will have to be avoided completely or offset ensuring CO2 is not emitted in to the atmosphere.To meet our targets we need to build on the success of the electricity industry as (In the Island of Ireland) we move towards 50% Renewable Energy There is not one Silver Bullet more a

Silver Buckshot multiple solution utilising Hydrogen as the key energy vector

With Hydrogen there are opportunities to deliver the targets in Transport, Heat and Carbon Capture joining and assist with Energy Efficiency and Circular Economy

Opportunities and Challenges for green hydrogen

OpportunitiesUses constrained and curtailed energy (at zero fuel cost) to create hydrogenCan be developed large scale with offshore windCan be used where generators cannot access or are limited to grid connectionCan avoid the need for expensive grid buildCan be used in fuel cells to power zero emissions large vehicles such as buses, trains, ferries etc.

Can be used in hydrogen fuel cell cars – longer range than batteries and longer life

Can be fed into the gas grid, and used wherever most value

Challenges

Capex costs of electrolysers and fuelling stations need to reduce as technology matures;

Technology is rapidly being scaled up but still at an early stage

Hydrogen fuelling infrastructure (filling stations) needs to be provided by States to facilitate vehicles

Needs infrastructure for access as gas to grid

Net Zero - Energy Efficiency

Everyone agrees Energy Efficiency is essentialIs there commitment to deliverCommercial take up for the NISEP scheme is lowLegislation required to ensure the take up of solutions including

Variable Speed Drives

Heat recovery

Voltage ControlVS Compressors

Insulation

LED

Smart heat and Cooling Controls

Energy Storage and Grid System Services should be available to all customers

Delivery of Smart metering in every premise

Net Zero - Transport

Car industry has made great strides, EV cars are widely availableTime is right to roll out EV charging infrastructure

Hydrogen (FCEV’s) are an option for the luxury car market

Battery will not be the solution for HGV’s and buses

Yes battery technology will improve however volume and weight will continue to be an issue

In Belfast we will see 3 Fuel Cell Double Deck Buses in operation this year

Potential for Hydrogen Bin Lorries (RCV’s)

Net Zero - Heat

The potential for zero carbon Heat is enormous as renewable Hydrogen can help deliver the decarbonisation of the existing Natural Gas Network. Using the power from Offshore Wind can generate 100% green hydrogen which can be injected into the gas grid for use of heating in homes, offices and industry

This development should significantly increase the energy produced from offshore wind and will be a major step forward in achieving our 2050 net zero targets.

For this infrastructure to be realised it will require significant cooperation between all the major players including; Regulators, Government, Utility Network Operators, Energy Suppliers, Wind Developers and Marine Industry

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Net Zero – Carbon Capture

Local Carbon Capture Renewable Hydrogen gives opportunity to capture Co2 and turn in to a clean useful energyChallenge is to develop the infrastructure for capturing Co”

There is a major opportunity of this being delivered at AD Plants where Bio Methane can be integrated in to the process

Net Zero – Marine

Hydrogen Ports – my colleague Ian went through this at last months webinarExciting Marine Project in BelfastDevelop an electric drive zero-emissions fully submerged hydrofoiling vessel.

Improve the materials, sensory capability and systems integration of hydrofoils and electric drivetrain sub-systems,

Further develop the region's existing marine, aerospace and automotive clusters to exploit the market opportunities arising.

Develop an education programme and route to skilled jobs

Establish a water-taxi pilot scheme in the Belfast area and develop a full-scale prototype developing a Maritime Transport System of the Future.

Net Zero – Circular Economy

Plastic RecyclingPlastic waste is a Global Environmental Challenge – only 12 percent of plastics waste is currently reused or recycled The reuse of plastic for fuel contributes to global warming as the majority of used plastics goes to incineration, landfills, or dumps, Opportunity to reduce plastic waste and reuse with minimal environmental impacts. The chemistry of waste plastic can be altered by using the Hydrogen and implement the production of fuels and high value waxes.These are high value products and will be used in a variety of industries such as;

Coatings

Lubricants Candles

Specialty waxes

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Closing thoughts

Locally renewable generated hydrogen with vehicles manufactured locally will stimulate the economy as opposed to importing fuelsEnsure our Politicians and key influencers are kept up to date and informed of technology developmentsA joined up approached together with skills and training are key to the success of the Hydrogen Economy

Lets keep at the cutting edge of Hydrogen R&D

This is what the HAZEL project aims to deliver