The fundamental toolbox for analysing the development of a hydrogen economy
- Francesco Gabrielli
- © 2026 Author(s) |
- CC BY 4.0
- DOI: 10.36253/979-12-215-1013-3.03
This chapter provides the analytical framework for understanding the hydrogen economy across its entire value chain. It reviews hydrogen production pathways - from fossil-based to renewable methods - assessing their technological maturity, environmental impact, and cost competitiveness using indicators such as the Levelised Cost of Hydrogen. It then examines transport and storage options, including pipelines, repurposed gas networks, and alternative logistics solutions, highlighting technical constraints linked to hydrogen’s low density and high flammability. Finally, the chapter explores end-use applications across industry, transport, buildings, and power generation, introducing the “clean hydrogen ladder” to identify priority sectors for deployment.
- Keywords:
- Hydrogen Value Chain,
- Levelised Cost of Hydrogen (LCOH),
- Renewable Hydrogen Production,
- Hydrogen Storage and Transport,
- Clean Hydrogen Applications,
- ORCID: 0009-0002-9298-3229
Chapter Information
Chapter Title
The fundamental toolbox for analysing the development of a hydrogen economy
Authors
Francesco Gabrielli
Language
English
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-1013-3.03
Peer Reviewed
Publication Year
2026
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© 2026 Author(s)
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title
The Multi-Purpose Nature of Hydrogen for Decarbonising the European Energy System
Book Subtitle
Integrated Scenarios and Future Challenges
Authors
Francesco Gabrielli
Peer Reviewed
Number of Pages
184
Publication Year
2026
Copyright Information
© 2026 Author(s)
Content License
Metadata License
Publisher Name
Firenze University Press
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-1013-3
ISBN Print
979-12-215-1012-6
eISBN (pdf)
979-12-215-1013-3
Series Title
Premio Cesare Alfieri «Cum Laude»
Series ISSN
2612-8063
Series E-ISSN
2704-5730