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Conversion to hydrogen need not be expensive. In the UK sometimes electricity prices turn negative on very windy days, and hydrogen can be stored. Pilot scheme
by heurisko 5y ago
Conversion to hydrogen need not be expensive. In the UK sometimes electricity prices turn negative on very windy days, and hydrogen can be stored.
Pilot schemes are already using hydrogen blend with gas using existing infrastructure. [1]
I've nothing against more insulation, but the UK has a lot of old housing, which isn't always easy to insulate to heat pump standards. In particular areas where the weather is often driving rain, cavity wall insulation can destroy the house. [2]
[1] https://www.energynetworks.org/newsroom/hydrogen-blending-what-is-it-and-why-does-it-matter https://www.energynetworks.org/newsroom/hydrogen-blending-wh...
[2] https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-42165358 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-42165358