Life-cycle global warming impact of hydrogen transport through pipelines from Africa to Germany
Olga Kanz, Franka Brüggemann, Kaining Ding, Karsten Bittkau, Uwe Rau, Angèle Reinders
Abstract
A unique life cycle assessment highlights the potential of photovoltaics to limit the global warming potential of hydrogen imports, using Germany's domestic supply as a reference.
Topics & Concepts
Global warmingLife-cycle assessmentPhotovoltaicsEnvironmental scienceGlobal-warming potentialPipeline transportNatural resource economicsHydrogenEnvironmental protectionClimate changeEngineeringEnvironmental engineeringEconomicsChemistryOceanographyGreenhouse gasGeologyProduction (economics)Photovoltaic systemElectrical engineeringOrganic chemistryMacroeconomicsHybrid Renewable Energy SystemsEnergy and Environment ImpactsElectric Vehicles and Infrastructure