Hydrogen Energy

Hydrogen could be a significant fuel of the future, with the potential to make a major contribution to the resolution of pressing social and environmental problems such as carbon emissions, energy security and local air pollution. This book, based on four years of detailed research, subjects the promise and potential of hydrogen to searching, in-depth socio-economic analysis. It discusses the different technologies for the production, distribution, storage and use of hydrogen, and analyses the economics of these technologies and their current market prospects. It also describes various experiences with aspects of a hydrogen economy in two parts of the world - the UK and Canada - and then assesses the nature of different hydrogen futures that might develop depending on how the technology, economics, social acceptance and policy frameworks play out in different contexts. The book ends by setting out the policy drivers and levers which could stimulate a virtuous circle of research and development, innovation and investment that might ultimately generate a sustainable hydrogen economy. This is essential reading for economists, engineers, business leaders, investors, policy makers, researchers and students who are interested in the future of the energy system and the part that hydrogen might play in it.

ISBN 1844076806   Pages 312 ISBN13 9781844076802 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd   Weight (grammes) 453 Imprint Earthscan Ltd   Published in London Format Hardback   Height (mm) 234 Publication date 19 Mar 2010   Width (mm) 156 DEWEY 333.794   Spine width (mm) 28 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Professional / Scholarly

1		Introduction and overview by Paul Ekins		1
2		Innovation and technological change by Paul Ekins		9
3		Hydrogen technologies and costs by Paul Ekins and Sam Hawkins and Nick Hughes		29
4		Hydrogen markets : an assessment of the competitiveness of fuel cells by Paolo Agnolucci and Nick Hughes		59
5		Hydrogen transitions : a socio-technical scenarios approach by Malcolm Eames and William McDowall		95
6		Hydrogen system modelling by Nazmiye Balta-Ozkan and Neil Strachan		125
7		Hydrogen in cities and regions : an international review by Mike Hodson and Simon Marvin and Andrew Hewitson		153
8		Hydrogen in Vancouver : a cluster of innovation by William McDowall		175
9		Hydrogen in the UK : comparing urban and regional drivers by Mike Hodson and Simon Marvin		197
10		Hydrogen risks : a critical analysis of expert knowledge and expectations by Miriam Ricci and Paul Bellaby and Rob Flynn		217
11		Public attitudes to hydrogen energy : evidence from six case studies in the UK by Miriam Ricci and Paul Bellaby and Rob Flynn and Simon Dresner and Julia Tomei		241
12		Hydrogen and public policy : conclusions and recommendations by Paul Ekins and Nick Hughes		265
		Index		285

'This marvellous volume sets out how a transition to a hydrogen economy might come about. It will surely do much to hasten its arrival!' Professor Peter Edwards, University of Oxford, UK 'This book brings a much needed critical perspective to the hydrogen debate. Unlike much of the hype around the 'hydrogen economy', the authors don't assume hydrogen is the answer - but ask what would be required for it to have a significant impact.' Jim Watson, Director, Sussex Energy Group and Co-leader, Tyndall Centre Climate and Energy Programme, University of Sussex, UK 'How - and whether - hydrogen might contribute to a sustainable energy economy is one of the great imponderables of energy policy. The outcome depends on improving technological performance, lowering costs, gaining public acceptance and above all engineering systemic change. Don't look to this book - or any other book - for a prediction of the future. But if you want this complex problem untangled look no further. This book will tell you all you need to know about what we don't know.' Professor Jim Skea, Research Director, UK Energy Research Centre 'From the Editor of Nature to the presenter of Top Gear, all believe that hydrogen as a widely used, secure and sustainable energy carrier is essential and inevitable. But hard challenges abound: this marvellous volume sets out how a transition to a hydrogen economy might come about. It will surely do much to hasten its arrival!' Professor Peter Edwards, University of Oxford, UK

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