test bed for electrolysis and hydrogen storage in an energy system context

Important results from the project

Our proposed test bed concept "Electrolysis and hydrogen storage in an energy system context" is based on the goal of developing and establishing a national knowledge center in the area. The test bed includes both a competence and physical environment for knowledge development, evaluation and demonstration of single system components as well as complete value chains for a wide range of different hydrogen applications. The aim of the current project has been to investigate and clarify the possibilities and needs of such a test bed.

Expected long term effects

The test bed´s addressed areas constitute a significant puzzle piece in the future energy system, which helps Sweden and other countries to switch into renewable power generation, climate-neutral industries and communities. The test bed becomes a neutral place where the academy can conduct industry-relevant research on a larger scale, technology developers can evaluate and demonstrate new technologies (new concepts for electrolysis and hydrogen storage) and where end-users can carry out pre-commercial projects in complete process chains within eg. metallurgy, chemistry.

Approach and implementation

The planning phase have included: 1) Analysis of needs. The test bed´s needs have been identified, analyzed by contacts, interviews and questionnaires with key stakeholders and test bed users. AP2. Market analysis with the purpose of investigating the test bed´s national & international positioning, examination of the test bed´s competence needs, market offerings, business model. AP3. Implementation plan. Identification and specification of the test bed´s requirements for hard / software, planning of subsequent design and implementation phase, respectively.