Design and Implementation of Renewable Hydrogen-Based System for Social Housing Decarbonization

Abstract

The energy transition towards a decarbonized economy requires focused and ambitious policies that must be taken through the agreement of governments, stakeholders, and private companies. The intermittency of renewable energy sources (RES) makes it necessary to implement energy storage systems (ESS) that allow for an uninterrupted supply of low-carbon power. Energy generation and consumption activities are responsible for 75% of global CO2 emissions. Particularly, energy use in commercial and residential buildings is the third major contributor after industry and agricultural activities. In this context, the SUDOE ENERGY PUSH project proposes an innovative pilot plant combining RES and hydrogen technologies for social housing decarbonization and self-sufficiency. The preliminary simulations results in savings up to 7,000 kWh per year of primary energy from the grid, 1,000 kg per year of CO2 emissions while consuming 100% clean electricity and more than 600 € per year in electricity bills