The document discusses the Renewable Hydrogen Alliance's efforts to promote the production of climate-neutral fuels using renewable electricity. It highlights the technology behind hydrogen production and the growing membership from various industries aiming to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Additionally, it mentions the economic viability of hydrogen production through advancements in electrolyzer technology and the use of surplus renewable energy.

1. www.RenewableH2.org
FORTH
Renewable Hydrogen Infrastructure Webinar
September 8, 2020
Why Hydrogen?
Hydrogen from Renewable Electricity

2. Renewable Hydrogen Alliance
www.RenewableH2.org
— RHA is a trade association whose mission is to:
Promote using renewable electricity to produce climate-
neutral fuels for reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
— Growing and diverse membership:
— Electric and Gas Utilities
— Electrolyzer Manufacturers
— Hydrogen Transportation Manufacturers and Advocates
— [Renewable] Energy Project Developers
— Law Firms
— Consultants
— Clean Energy Advocacy Organizations
— Others!
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3. Technology Basics
— Electricity + water = hydrogen, oxygen and heat
— Originally discovered 200 years ago!
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Alkaline
Proton Exchange Membrane
(PEM)

4. Economic Convergence
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Cost
Competitive
Clean Fuels
Increasing
Power
Surpluses
Falling
Electrolyzer
Costs
SP15 Day-Ahead Prices
Second Sunday in April
2012
2017

5. 100% Renewable Electricity =
Making Hydrogen From Surplus Power

6. Thank You - Questions
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www.RenewableH2.org
Ken Dragoon
503.545.8172
K.Dragoon@RenewableH2.org
Audi Car Company 6 MW e-gas plant in Germany, begun in 2013.