The Feasibility of Green Hydrogen Energy Transition in Finland - Opportunities and Challenges
Ebrahim, Mohamed (2024)
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024110527358
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024110527358
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This thesis investigates the feasibility of transitioning Finland's energy sector to green hydrogen, a promising alternative to traditional fossil fuels. It explores the opportunities and challenges associated with this transition, including the availability of renewable resources, production costs, and infrastructure requirements for storage and distribution.
The study uses a two-pronged research methodology, combining a comprehensive literature review with insights from interviews with industry experts. The literature review covers Finland's energy landscape, renewable energy policies, and hydrogen strategy, along with the technical aspects of green hydrogen production. The interviews provide practical perspectives on the potential for green hydrogen to replace current energy sources, addressing technical challenges, regulatory barriers, and economic considerations.
Furthermore, the thesis assesses the economic feasibility of green hydrogen production in Finland, considering factors such as electricity costs, investment requirements, and potential government incentives. It also explores the potential applications of green hydrogen in sectors like transportation, heating, and electricity generation, highlighting its potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to Finland's carbon neutrality goals.
In conclusion, the thesis identifies key challenges and opportunities for Finland's transition to a green hydrogen economy. It emphasizes the need for continued research, technological advancements, supportive policies, and investments in renewable energy and infrastructure to overcome existing barriers and realize the full potential of green hydrogen in Finland. The findings of this research contribute to the ongoing discourse on sustainable energy solutions and offer valuable insights for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and researchers.
The study uses a two-pronged research methodology, combining a comprehensive literature review with insights from interviews with industry experts. The literature review covers Finland's energy landscape, renewable energy policies, and hydrogen strategy, along with the technical aspects of green hydrogen production. The interviews provide practical perspectives on the potential for green hydrogen to replace current energy sources, addressing technical challenges, regulatory barriers, and economic considerations.
Furthermore, the thesis assesses the economic feasibility of green hydrogen production in Finland, considering factors such as electricity costs, investment requirements, and potential government incentives. It also explores the potential applications of green hydrogen in sectors like transportation, heating, and electricity generation, highlighting its potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to Finland's carbon neutrality goals.
In conclusion, the thesis identifies key challenges and opportunities for Finland's transition to a green hydrogen economy. It emphasizes the need for continued research, technological advancements, supportive policies, and investments in renewable energy and infrastructure to overcome existing barriers and realize the full potential of green hydrogen in Finland. The findings of this research contribute to the ongoing discourse on sustainable energy solutions and offer valuable insights for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and researchers.