Validity of decision criteria for selecting power-to-gas projects in Poland

Rafał Goraj, Marcin Kiciński, Rafał Ślefarski and Anna Duczkowska

Utilities Policy, 2023, vol. 83, issue C

Abstract: Renewable energy sources ultimately intend to become the only power source in modern economies. In the coming years, new generation systems based on renewable energy sources (RESs), new energy transmission systems, and new management systems will be introduced for the electricity and gas sectors. As RESs work irregularly, proper management is crucial for the reliable operation of the electrical grid. Their utility will depend mainly on energy storage capacity. Power-to-gas (P2G) technology, where electrical energy is converted into, e.g., hydrogen or methane, will become an essential solution. The forthcoming transformation will require substantial financial and technical investments. Decision-makers should consider many factors (e.g., social responsibility, location, distance from gas and electrical grids, and solar and wind resources). The implementation of individual projects should be carried out carefully. Poorly planned projects work inefficiently in terms of costs and technical aspects. This paper aims to identify the conditions necessary for implementing P2G projects. Multi-Criteria approaches based on chosen benchmarks can help to select optimal P2G projects.

Keywords: Power to gas; Power to X; Analytical hierarchical process; Energy transformation process; Green hydrogen; Renewable energy sources; Multi-criteria decision-making (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jup.2023.101619

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