Bridging the Gap: Matching Industrial Demand with On-Site Electrolysis in Germany (Lecture language: English)
Where do industrial H2 demands meet perfect production conditions? How much demand can local production cover? Where do planned projects create new opportunities? Discover the strategic methodology matching industrial needs with profitable on-site electrolysis locations.
This presentation demonstrates how systematic spatial analysis identifies optimal locations for on-site hydrogen production by matching industrial demand with favorable production conditions. Starting with comprehensive analysis of CO2-intensive industries (chemicals, steel, metalworking, glass, cement), we showcase GIS-based methodologies for localizing and quantifying industrial hydrogen requirements through CO2 emission analysis and company-reported demand data tracked via NefinoLI News.
Three critical questions drive our research approach:
Where do industrial hydrogen demands coincide with ideal conditions for on-site hydrogen production?
How much industrial hydrogen demand can realistically be covered by on-site production?
Where do planned infrastructure projects create new electrolyser opportunities?
Our comprehensive spatial analysis framework systematically evaluates power availability through two primary sources: electrical grid infrastructure (incorporating redispatch data for substation capacity assessment) and direct renewable energy connections from existing and planned wind/solar installations. Water supply assessment encompasses three critical sources: groundwater resources, surface water bodies, and industrial process water including wastewater treatment facilities.
Essential to our methodology is the integration of planned energy infrastructure intelligence through Nefino.LI News, providing early-stage project visibility that enhances strategic site selection. This GIS-based approach enables identification of specific land parcels suitable for electrolyser construction, utilizing both existing industrial zones and greenfield opportunities.
The presentation includes practical examples demonstrating how local hydrogen demands in hydrogen off-grid regions can be efficiently served through strategically positioned on-site production facilities. Our granular approach - from regional demand assessment to specific land parcel identification - creates a systematic framework for successful electrolyser project development. Findings from the H2-FEE project demonstrate that this spatial analysis methodology reveals numerous economically viable decentralized production opportunities across Germany.
