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Convert energy to hydrogen, store and distribute via natural gas storage infrastructure, burn in gas plant when needed. Problem solved.
by mohawk 13y ago
Convert energy to hydrogen, store and distribute via natural gas storage infrastructure, burn in gas plant when needed. Problem solved.
- jacques_chester 13y agoIt's been thought of before. Hydrogen doesn't have the same characteristics as natural gas. It embrittles most metals, leaks like buggery and is not very dense (ie, it needs to be heavily compressed). What does this mean? It means that the existing infrastructure isn't suitable for hydrogen, it would need to be replaced. Problem not solved.
- mohawk 13y agoYou can add 5% hydrogen to the natural gas in the german grid at the moment without changing much infrastructure, up to 15% in the medium term. Here is a pilot project: http://www.eon.com/en/media/news/press-releases/2013/6/13/power-to-gas-unit-injects-hydrogen-into-natural-gas-system-for-f.html http://www.eon.com/en/media/news/press-releases/2013/6/13/po...