eprintid: 4617
rev_number: 6
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dir: disk0/00/00/46/17
datestamp: 2024-07-16 13:50:16
lastmod: 2024-07-16 13:50:16
status_changed: 2024-07-16 13:50:16
type: thesis
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sword_depositor: 1
creators_name: Mekkelholt, Jasper
creators_id: S4148711
creators_email: j.b.mekkelholt@student.rug.nl
title: The potential of hydrogen in the "Nedersaksenlijn" case
ispublished: unpub
full_text_status: public
abstract: Global warming, largely attributed to the emission of fossil fuels, requires innovation. The mobility sector has a large share in emissions worldwide. Therefore, it is imperative to explore alternative solutions within this sector to reduce emissions and ultimately make a transition to a zero-emission mobility sector. In addition to battery-electric vehicles, hydrogen has emerged as a new player in the market. This research employs a case study approach to investigate the potential of hydrogen in the ‘Nedersaksenlijn’ within the European project EHRIN (Excellent Hydrogen Regions in Europe). The main scope of the research is on the pitfalls and opportunities of using hydrogen in this new railway line between Groningen – Enschede. Existing literature and qualitative data were used. Four in-depth interviews were conducted with various important stakeholders in sustainable mobility. The lack of knowledge in the field of hydrogen,  the limitations in hydrogen production, and the shortage in the hydrogen infrastructure will be the biggest challenges for the use of hydrogen in the ‘Nedersaksenlijn’. However, the use of hydrogen in this specific case will offer the opportunity to provide economic progress in the region and will contribute to the broadening of the hydrogen economy in the Netherlands.
date: 2024
pages: 40
thesis_type: bachelor
degree_programme: TP
tutors_name: Turhan, E.
tutors_organization: Fac. Ruimtelijke wetenschappen, Infrastucture Planning
tutors_email: e.turhan@rug.nl
security: staffonly
keywords_local: hydrogen
keywords_local: Nedersaksenlijn
keywords_local: potential
keywords_local: stakeholders
keywords_local: pitfalls
keywords_local: opportunities
language_iso: en
date_issued: 2024-07-16
comment: Voor de scriptie zijn interviews afgenomen bij verschillende partijen. Elke partij is anoniem verwerkt en niet persoonlijk terug te vinden.
citation:   Mekkelholt, Jasper  (2024) The potential of hydrogen in the "Nedersaksenlijn" case.  Bachelor thesis.   
document_url: https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/4617/1/Final-Bachelor-Thesis.pdf