Coexistence of nuclear and renewable energy in the hydrogen economy : a case study of Belgium

In the light of the debate on nuclear power that is taking place in many European countries, specifically about the phasing-out of existing nuclear assets, this presentation proposes another take on the use of existing nuclear power by applying it for out-of-market hydrogen production. This can help mitigate carbon emissions, potentially provide a stable source of economically competitive hydrogen to the industry and does not hinder the roll-out of in-market renewable energy systems. ; This was a conference contribution presented and discussed at the 26th International Congress of Chemical and... Mehr ...