Hydrogen - Potential role in the energy chain

Helps integrating RES in the energy chain putting a value on excess production while reducing the need for subsidies
Helps balancing the electricity networks
Helps the integrated and more cost –effective operation of electricity and natural gas grids, therefore
Reconciling renewables and fossil fuels in a new dynamic equilibrium
Creating new opportunities for decarbonisation in transport sector (HCNG, SNG and FC cars)
Provides for higher levels of EE (in micro-CHP, FC cars)