Popma, Vincent (2021) Support base for hydrogen economy Groningen-Assen: Motives and regional impact of firms implementation of the hydrogen economy. Master thesis.
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Abstract
During the past years hydrogen has become a more relevant option to support the transition towards sustainable energy usage. In order to fill the economic gap that could fall when the fossil-fuel industry would be canceled, hydrogen is seen as a promising substitute, especially by governmental institutions in the region of Groningen-Assen. So far, there has been a lack of research on the support base of the hydrogen economy for firms. This thesis will answer the research question: Is there a threshold for firms to implement a hydrogen economy in the region Groningen-Assen for their business? This will be done by analyzing survey data with regression analysis and comparing sustainability motives in the region against the literature. Outcomes suggest no clear threshold for firms, however, if firms see the major advantage of hydrogen to improve their competitive advantage and the major constraints for implementing hydrogen are costs, firms could be more likely to implement the hydrogen economy into their business. Further trends suggest there is need for more clear law and regulation and improved accessibility of green hydrogen. Firms are expecting a knowledge gap in the region as they expect a lack of qualified personnel in the region. Firms still require more financial aid in order to embrace the transition towards hydrogen economy Groningen-Assen.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Degree programme: | Economic Geography |
| Supervisor: | Dijk, J. van |
| Date Deposited: | 26 Aug 2021 11:46 |
| Last Modified: | 26 Aug 2021 11:46 |
| URI: | https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3671 |
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