The 2023 China Energy Internet Conference witnessed the successful convening of the Smart Hydrogen Forum, showcasing a dedicated focus on "Green Hydrogen Empowering Hydrogen-Electric Coupling Intelligence." The event, held in Shanghai, aimed to accelerate the convergence of hydrogen energy and renewable sources, thereby advancing the national agenda towards achieving carbon neutrality. Distinguished participants included leaders, experts, and scholars from Tongji University, China Electricity Council's Committee on Low-Carbon Energy Use and Smart Power, Tsinghua Sichuan Energy Internet Research Institute, China Electric Power Research Institute, State Grid Shanghai Power Company Economic and Technical Research Institute, CRRC Zhuzhou, and representatives from prominent hydrogen energy enterprises. The forum, expertly presided over by Lin Jin, Secretary-General of the Smart Hydrogen Committee, garnered enthusiastic responses and witnessed active engagement from the audience.
One of the key presentations was delivered by Professor Zhang Cunman, Vice Director of the Center for New Energy Vehicles Engineering and Director of the Fuel Cell Composite Power Research Institute at Tongji University. His address, titled "Performance Testing and Standardization of Alkaline Electrolysis Hydrogen Production System," explored the intricacies of hydrogen industry standardization and emphasized the pivotal role of standards in guiding industry development.
Professor Zhang Cunman of Tongji University
Ying Guangwei, President of the China Electricity Council's Committee on Low-Carbon Energy Use and Smart Power, delved into the necessity and prospects of hydrogen-electric coupling in his presentation on "Prospects for the Coordinated Development of Large-scale Clean Energy Bases and Challenges to be Addressed." He underscored the need to address challenges such as project economics, safety, and the integration of the industrial chain in the current phase of hydrogen-electric coupling.
Ying Guangwei, President of the China Electricity Council's Committee on Low-Carbon Energy Use and Smart Power
Associate Professor Lin Jin of Tsinghua University, in his presentation titled "How Green is Green Hydrogen: Technology and Challenges," provided a thorough analysis of green hydrogen evaluation criteria, categorizing it based on the interaction between electrolysis and the power grid. He explored the challenges in the technological development of green hydrogen, emphasizing its significant potential in balancing economic viability and environmental sustainability.
Associate Professor Lin Jin of Tsinghua University
Dr. Hu Qiang's examined the economic feasibility and engineering practices of distributed long-duration energy storage technology based on high-temperature fuel cells in his presentation "Distributed Long-duration Energy Storage Technology Based on Fuel Cells".
Dr. Hu Qiang, Director of the Hydrogen Systems and Conversion Research Institute at Tsinghua Sichuan Energy Internet Research Institute
Kang Jiandong, Director of the Technical Strategy Research Center at the China Electric Power Research Institute, delivered a keynote speech on "Scenario Planning and Configuration of Hydrogen-Electric Coupling," emphasizing that hydrogen energy is a crucial measure to promote the absorption and utilization of new energy and achieve dual carbon goals. He pointed out that as the proportion of wind and solar new energy generation continues to rise, the role and advantages of hydrogen storage power stations as large-scale, long-term, cross-seasonal energy storage methods will become more prominent.
Kang Jiandong, Director of the Technical Strategy Research Center at the China Electric Power Research Institute
In his presentation on "Flexible Green Hydrogen Production System at CRRC Zhuzhou Institute's Dual Carbon Center," Xia Wenjie, Director of the Hydrogen Technology Department, detailed the challenges faced by green hydrogen production and proposed solutions for flexible green hydrogen production systems.
Xia Wenjie, Director of the Hydrogen Technology Department
Fu Chen, a specialist in energy and power economics at the Economic and Technical Research Institute of State Grid Shanghai Power Company, explored "Shanghai's Hydrogen Energy Development and Hydrogen-Electric Coupling Application Scenarios under the Background of 'Dual Carbon.'" The presentation discussed the current status of the hydrogen energy industry in Shanghai and the medium-to-long-term forecast of hydrogen loads, along with scenarios for hydrogen-electric coupling applications.
Fu Chen, a specialist in energy and power economics at the Economic and Technical Research Institute of State Grid Shanghai Power Company
The expert presentations collectively offered comprehensive analyses and discussions on China's hydrogen energy industry, fostering a platform for stakeholders to engage in informed discourse. The forum concluded with a fervent response from attending representatives, marking a significant step forward in shaping the future of sustainable energy integration in China.
