Energy economy hydrogen-based

Hydrogen derived from water can, thus, be considered as a viable fuel or method for storing solar energy, provided that it can be produced cheaply. Some excellent books are available on the background to a hydrogen based fuel economy.2 6... 

New policies for energy and environmental security in Europe are clearly needed. The proposed hydrogen energy economy based on the rational use of renewable energy is sustainable and provides enhanced energy and environmental security. 

During the transition from the fossil-based to the renewable-based energy economy, it is important to reduce carbon emission and to increase the efficiency of conventional power plants. One way to do that is to recapture the COz and convert it to methanol, by the addition of hydrogen as shown in the gatefold. 

The main outcome derived from the analysis presented in this book is that the introduction of hydrogen-based autonomous power systems to the market will be one of the first steps towards a hydrogen-inclusive economy. Moreover, hydrogen-based autonomous power systems in combination with renewable- energy technologies are technically feasible, can be economically viable in the short term and will result in significant environmental benefits. 

The purpose of this book is to provide the reader with a comprehensive overview of materials being developed or considered for a hydrogen-based energy economy, the state of their development, and issues associated with their successful deployment. It is our hope that this book will be useful to both the newcomer to this field and the experienced engineer and researcher desiring to know more about the broader topic. It is expected that students, professors, engineers, scientists, and managers will find this book useful. 

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