%L theses_frw4587
%D 2024
%X Research has shown that in recent times hydrogen technologies have become more feasible and profitable,
this should have resulted in rapid implementation of hydrogen technologies as the world tries to move away
from fossil fuels. Data shows that this has not happened. The aim of this research is to gain a better
understanding of what factors inhibit a successful implementation of hydrogen. To better understand why
a successful outroll of hydrogen has not yet happened and how we will be able to improve the rate of implementation, the following research question is posed: ‘How can green hydrogen successfully be implemented
in the province of Groningen?’.
A literature review has produced the three aspects of technology, market and policy. These aspects are
the main focus points of the data gathering and results for this research. Several semi-structured interviews
with key stakeholders in the hydrogen sector were held in order to gain a better understanding of the situation from various viewpoints. Then the interviews were transcribed and analyzed with a thematic analysis.
These interviews showed a recurring theme of too much uncertainty in the implementation of hydrogen technologies which disincentivized larger investments. The uncertainty is a structural problem that arises from
the volatility of production costs in combination with increasing wait times and complexity for permits and
other paperwork. To combat this, this paper encourages policy makers to streamline the paperwork that is
needed for innovation while also cultivating a grass-roots bottom-up approach by assisting innovations from
all levels of implementation with fair subsidies. Further research is needed to gain a better understanding
of how such an approach can be realized, as this study has found that this is an area that is extremely
complicated with lots of different interpretations and biases.
%T From technology to Implementation: The role of Hydrogen in the Energy Transition
%A Jasper van Wijk