Development of Oshawa hydrogen hub in Canada: A case study |
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Authors: | Muhammed Iberia Aydin Ibrahim Dincer Harry Ha |
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Affiliation: | 1. Clean Energy Research Laboratory, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Ontario Tech. University, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada;2. Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Engineering Faculty, Environmental Engineering Dept. Avcilar, Istanbul, Turkey;3. C.C. Solutions, 2410-25 Mabelle Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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Abstract: | Consumption of fossil fuels, which makes an immense contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, must be reduced. Hydrogen emerges as a unique solution to serve as fuel, energy carrier and feedstock because it is a clean, abundant, environmentally friendly and energy intensive gas. This study aims to investigate the development of a potential hydrogen hub located in Oshawa, Canada, which is aimed to provide a hydrogen infrastructure for future hydrogen economy. Numerous life cycle assessment and cost assessment studies are conducted to investigate what benefits such a hydrogen will bring to the city. The results show that fuel cell electric buses emit 89% fewer pollutants. Also, 60% of overall CO2 reduction is possible with a gradual transition to fuel cell technology within 20 years. However, in order for hydrogen infrastructure and costs to compete with fossil fuels, high-scale projects need to be developed with governmental incentives. |
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Keywords: | Sustainable development Hydrogen Fuel cell Energy Life cycle assessment Oshawa |
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