Title :
Building a case for the hydrogen economy
Author :
Gurney, James H.
Author_Institution :
British Columbia Transmission Corp., Vancouver, BC, Canada
Abstract :
BC Hydro has embarked on a strategy to be the leader in the development of a hydrogen economy in British Columbia, Canada, using sustainable electricity for hydrogen production. BC Hydro is now exploring this market by establishing relationships with key players and learning by doing through demonstration projects, as well as facilitating hydrogen opportunities in the province. BC Hydro´s ultimate goal is to ensure that safe, economic and publicly acceptable hydrogen infrastructure is available to support the widespread adoption of fuel cell vehicles and other products.
Keywords :
electricity supply industry; fuel cell vehicles; hydrogen economy; sustainable development; consumer adoption; electric utility perspective; end-use products; fuel cell vehicles; global climate change dilemma; hydrogen business; hydrogen economy; hydrogen infrastructure; low-carbon energy sources; sustainable electric power; Companies; Computer aided software engineering; Energy conversion; Fossil fuels; Fuel cells; Hydrogen; Power generation economics; Production; Vehicles; Water heating;
Journal_Title :
Power and Energy Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MPAE.2004.1269615