Review of the Planning and Distribution Methodologies to Locate Hydrogen Infrastructure in the Territory

Agustín Álvarez Coomonte, Zacarías Grande Andrade (), Rocio Porras Soriano and José Antonio Lozano Galant
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Agustín Álvarez Coomonte: Department of Civil Engineering and Construction, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 13001 Ciudad Real, Spain
Zacarías Grande Andrade: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Polytechnic University of Catalonia, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
Rocio Porras Soriano: Department of Applied Mechanics and Projects Engineering, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 13001 Ciudad Real, Spain
José Antonio Lozano Galant: Department of Civil Engineering and Construction, University of Castilla-La Mancha, 13001 Ciudad Real, Spain

Energies, 2024, vol. 17, issue 1, 1-25

Abstract: The member countries of the European Union (EU) have prioritized the incorporation of hydrogen as a key component of their energy objectives. As the world moves towards reducing its dependence on fossil fuels, alternative sources of energy have gained prominence. With the growing development of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs), the establishment of an infrastructure for hydrogen production and the creation of a network of service stations have become essential. This article’s purpose is to conduct a methodical review of literature regarding the use of green hydrogen for transportation and the planning of imperative infrastructure in the territory of the EU, specifically Hydrogen Refueling Stations (HRS). In order to increase the acceptance of fuel cell vehicles, a comprehensive network of hydrogen refueling stations (HRS) must be built that enable drivers to refuel their vehicles quickly and easily, similar to gasoline or diesel vehicles. The literature review on this topic was conducted using the Web of Science database (WOS), with a variety of search terms proposed to cover all the key components of green hydrogen production and refueling infrastructure. The implementation of HRS powered by renewable energy sources is an important step in the adoption of fuel cell vehicles, and overcoming the obstacles that come with their implementation will require cooperation and innovation from governments, private businesses, and other stakeholders.

Keywords: green hydrogen; electrolysis; storage; refueling; fuel cell; location (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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