The Italian hard-to-abate sectors: a case study on potential hydrogen use
- Francesco Gabrielli
- © 2026 Author(s) |
- CC BY 4.0
- DOI: 10.36253/979-12-215-1013-3.06
This chapter investigates the role of hydrogen in decarbonising Italy’s hard-to-abate industries, where electrification is technically or economically challenging. It analyses supply-demand dynamics, infrastructure readiness, and the transition from grey to low-carbon hydrogen, including the potential contribution of blue hydrogen. Particular attention is paid to network adaptation requirements for integrating hydrogen into gas and electricity systems. A detailed case study of the ceramics sector - featuring the Iris Ceramica Group - illustrates practical opportunities and constraints, demonstrating how hydrogen could reduce emissions while maintaining industrial competitiveness.
- Keywords:
- Hard-to-Abate Industries,
- Blue Hydrogen Transition,
- Gas Network Adaptation,
- Industrial Decarbonisation,
- Ceramics Sector Hydrogen,
- ORCID: 0009-0002-9298-3229
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Titolo del capitolo
The Italian hard-to-abate sectors: a case study on potential hydrogen use
Autori
Francesco Gabrielli
Lingua
Inglese
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-1013-3.06
Opera sottoposta a peer review
Anno di pubblicazione
2026
Copyright
© 2026 Author(s)
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Informazioni bibliografiche
Titolo del libro
The Multi-Purpose Nature of Hydrogen for Decarbonising the European Energy System
Sottotitolo del libro
Integrated Scenarios and Future Challenges
Autori
Francesco Gabrielli
Opera sottoposta a peer review
Numero di pagine
184
Anno di pubblicazione
2026
Copyright
© 2026 Author(s)
Licenza d'uso
Licenza dei metadati
Editore
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
Collana
Premio Cesare Alfieri «Cum Laude»
ISSN della collana
2612-8063
e-ISSN della collana
2704-5730