Balancing the grid loads by large scale integration of hydrogen technologies: The case of the Spanish power system

This paper deals with the potential of power generation resources for hydrogen production and electric grid load balancing in large scale management scenarios like the Spanish power system; much of which is currently underutilized and could deliver substantial amounts of energy, with great advantages for the reliability of the system at the same time. In this context, the production of hydrogen by electrolysis using the power grid mix is a promising option as an alternative to other operational procedures or exporting the electricity.