Hydrogen Micro-Systems: Households’ Preferences and Economic Futility

Anna-Lena Klingler () and Julian Dörr
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Anna-Lena Klingler: Fraunhofer IAO—Institute for Industrial Engineering, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany
Julian Dörr: Institute of Human Factors and Technology Management IAT, University of Stuttgart, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany

Energies, 2024, vol. 17, issue 7, 1-17

Abstract: This study examines the potential market for residential hydrogen systems in light of the trends towards digitalisation and environmental awareness. Based on a survey of 350 participants, the results indicate that although energy experts are sceptical about the benefits of residential hydrogen systems due to their high costs, households are highly interested in this technology. The sample shows a willingness to invest in hydrogen applications, with some households willing to pay an average of 24% more. An economic assessment compared the cost of a residential hydrogen system with conventional domestic energy systems, revealing significant additional costs for potential buyers interested in hydrogen applications.

Keywords: hydrogen; decentralized energy supply; self-consumption; household survey; economic assessment (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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