Mekkelholt, Jasper (2024) The potential of hydrogen in the "Nedersaksenlijn" case. Bachelor thesis.
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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.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Degree programme: | Spatial Planning and Design |
| Supervisor: | Turhan, E. |
| Date Deposited: | 16 Jul 2024 13:50 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Jul 2024 13:50 |
| URI: | https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4617 |
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