On 20 January, the Hydrogen Council issued its latest report Path to Hydrogen Competitiveness – a Cost Perspective, published on 20 January.
The report compares the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of low-carbon and renewable hydrogen applications against specific low-carbon alternatives. 35 applications across four sectors are compared in the report, as illustrated in our Chart of the Week.
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Power and gas networks
The ACCC currently calculates the LNG netback price as the price a gas exporter could receive for gas exports excluding the costs to convert and ship the gas. Asian cold weather and supply bottlenecks have driven the February LNG netback price to nearly $20 a gigajoule, more than double the...
Energy storage and flexibility
Last week saw the publication of Ofgem's review of GB energy system operation. This makes recommendations that the roles and functions of the electricity and gas system operators need to change in light of net zero. In this week's 'Chart of the week', I wanted to focus on one aspect...
Heat networks
On 11 March, Energy and Clean Growth Minister, Kwasi Kwarteng announced that the government aims to issue a Heat and Buildings Strategy later in 2020. This will set out short-term activities that government will take to reduce emissions from existing buildings. The actions will concentrate on energy efficiency measures and...
Heat networks
Net zero carbon emissions by 2050 is a target which increasingly demands policymakers in the UK to address the issue of decarbonising heat. While much attention has been given to low-carbon heat generation through schemes such as the Renewable Heat Incentive, energy efficiency has been left on the sidelines for...
Commercial and market outlook
Under growing pressure from the UK’s 2050 Net Zero target, we are beginning to see the release of industry strategies detailing pathways to zero emissions. Among these is the Oil and Gas Authority’s (OGAs) UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) strategy. It surrounds the idea that UKCS oil and gas will remain...
Heat networks
A significant proportion of households in the UK currently use natural gas for heat. In a zero carbon emissions environment, this will have to change if low carbon sources of heat are to be adopted. In this week’s Chart of the Week, we examine consumer engagement issues in decarbonisation of the domestic...
Power and gas networks
The International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) – an intergovernmental organisation – published its latest report in September: Hydrogen: a renewable energy perspective. The report demonstrates that hydrogen production is only commercially viable at higher load factors, as illustrated in our Chart of the Week. It is also measured against the levelised...
E-mobility and low carbon
National Grid issued its 2019 Future Energy Scenarios forecasts on 11 July. This annual forecast provides detailed insight into the expected future energy system, against four scenarios across gas and electricity. National Grid use this data to plan the future transmission systems, but it gives a fascinating insight into likely future energy...
