Perspectivas de producción de hidrógeno verde en Ecuador : estimación en el mediano y largo plazo, de la demanda potencial de hidrógeno en Ecuador, así como también, las necesidades de generación renovable no convencional para la producción de hidrógeno verde.

Abstract

In this work, an investigation is carried out about the current situation of hydrogen demand in different countries, specifically, the main applications in the industrial field. The main characteristics and aspects related to consumption are described, it is analyzed and defined how green hydrogen is used in other countries, in this way a potential market in Ecuador is estimated. In the world, hydrogen exhibits different industrial applications. These alternatives, which are free of contaminants, could be included in the current energy market. This clean energy that is produced from hydrogen can be used in many industrial applications. Which would allow a future and viable economy with green hydrogen as an energy carrier. Sustainably sourced hydrogen offers multiple advantages, as it can serve as an energy source in various areas: boosting sustainable mobility without generating carbon dioxide emissions, generating heat in industry and contributing to hydrocarbon refining processes. Therefore, it is essential to carry out an early evaluation of the demand for hydrogen in Ecuador, with the purpose of reducing the carbon footprint. To determine the electrical energy required to generate hydrogen, the study is carried out through an investigation into different reliable sources of information, in this way the amount of electrical energy required to generate hydrogen can be calculated. This will depend on various factors, such as the performance of the electrolysis process, the desired amount of hydrogen and other technical factors specific to the system.