EURO 2025 Leeds
Abstract Submission

2954. Optimizing Hydrogen Production via Electrolysis: A Case Study of Ribeirão Preto and São Carlos, Brazil

Invited abstract in session WD-44: Advanced methods for designing and operating energy systems under uncertainty, stream Energy Economics & Management.

Wednesday, 14:30-16:00
Room: Newlyn 1.01

Authors (first author is the speaker)

1. Alexandre Leoneti
FEARP, USP
2. Gul Hameed
University of Surrey
3. Michael Short
University of Surrey
4. Marcelo Nagano
Production Engineering, University of São Paulo (USP)
5. Amin Zarei
University of Surrey
6. Jéssica Campoli
University of São Paulo
7. Veit Schagon
University of Surrey

Abstract

Brazil holds a strategic position in the global energy transition due to its highly renewable energy matrix. According to the Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy National (Brazil, 2024a), 49.1% of the country’s total energy supply comes from renewable sources, making Brazil one of the nations with the cleanest energy matrix in the world. In the electricity sector, this share is even higher, with more than 88% of electricity generation coming from sources such as hydropower, wind, solar, and biomass (Brazil, 2024a). Yet, Brazil may become one of the world’s most competitive producers of green hydrogen, leveraging its abundant renewable energy and expanding infrastructure.
The National Hydrogen Program (PNH2), by the Brazilian government in 2021, aims to foster research, development, and investment in hydrogen sector, aligning the country with international sustainability goals (Brazil, 2021). In particular, Brazil has established strategic goals for advancing low-carbon hydrogen through the 2023-2025 Triennial Work Plan, part of the PNH2. By 2025, the country aims to expand the implementation of pilot hydrogen plants across all regions. By 2030, the goal is to position itself as one of the world’s most competitive producers in this sector. By 2035, the strategy includes the creation of hydrogen hubs, integrating production, distribution, and consumption efficiently.

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Status: accepted

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