Integrating Hydrogen into Power Systems: A Comprehensive Review

Javier Barba, Miguel Cañas-Carretón, Miguel Carrión (), Gabriel R. Hernández-Labrado, Carlos Merino, José Ignacio Muñoz and Rafael Zárate-Miñano
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Javier Barba: Escuela de Ingeniería Minera e Industrial de Almadén, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, 13400 Almadén, Spain
Miguel Cañas-Carretón: Escuela de Ingeniería Industrial y Aeroespacial de Toledo, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, 45071 Toledo, Spain
Miguel Carrión: Escuela de Ingeniería Industrial y Aeroespacial de Toledo, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, 45071 Toledo, Spain
Gabriel R. Hernández-Labrado: Escuela de Ingeniería Industrial y Aeroespacial de Toledo, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, 45071 Toledo, Spain
Carlos Merino: Centro Nacional del Hidrógeno, 13500 Puertollano, Spain
José Ignacio Muñoz: Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería Industrial de Ciudad Real, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, 13001 Ciudad Real, Spain
Rafael Zárate-Miñano: Escuela de Ingeniería Minera e Industrial de Almadén, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, 13400 Almadén, Spain

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 13, 1-64

Abstract: Hydrogen is widely recognized as a versatile energy carrier with significant potential to support the decarbonization of the power, transport, and industrial sectors. This paper analyzes the integration of hydrogen into power systems and offers an overview of the operation of electrolyzers and fuel cells for readers with limited background in these technologies. Applications of hydrogen beyond the scope of power systems are not considered. Then, this paper explores the mathematical modeling of hydrogen-related technologies, including electrolyzers and fuel cells, to assess their impact on hydrogen production and electricity generation. The paper also reviews recent developments in electricity storage through power-to-gas systems and examines planning models for integrating hydrogen into power systems. Furthermore, the role of hydrogen facilities in power system operations is analyzed in depth. The integration of hydrogen vehicles into power grids is also discussed, emphasizing their diverse applications. Additionally, the paper examines the production of ammonia, which can be used as a fuel for electricity generation. Finally, the most important conclusions of the literature review are summarized, offering an overview of the main findings and identified research gaps.

Keywords: ammonia; electrolyzers; fuel cells; green hydrogen; planning and operating power systems; power-to-gas (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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