Hydrogen Integration in Power Systems for Sustainable Energy Transition
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 60
Special Issue Editors
Interests: efficient power-to-hydrogen conversion and interaction theory with enabling equipment technologies; electricity pinch analysis theory and total energy targeting methodology; coupling and optimization theory for integrated green power-hydrogen-industrial networks; energy storage and grid integration technologies for renewable energy
Interests: operation and control of source-grid-load coupled hydrogen energy storage system; electric-hydrogen coupled integrated energy storage technology; low-carbon distribution system
Interests: hydrogen energy and energy storage technologies; fuel cell and hydrogen integrated utilization system; high-efficiency electro-hydrogen conversion equipment and applications
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As the global energy transition accelerates towards deep decarbonization, the integration of hydrogen—particularly green hydrogen from renewables—into power systems represents a critical, transformative pathway. This Special Issue aligns with our journal's core mission to address complex sustainability challenges, focusing on the synergistic opportunities arising from the deep coupling of electricity and hydrogen sectors.
The scope is broad, welcoming submissions that provide integrated, scientific and socio-economic approaches to this transition. We seek contributions including (but not limited to):
- Optimal planning and collaborative operation of integrated electricity-hydrogen systems;
- Advanced modeling and control of electrolyzers and fuel cells for grid support services;
- Techno-economic analysis, policy frameworks, and market designs that quantify the sustainability and value of power-to-hydrogen (P2H) and hydrogen-to-power (H2P) applications;
- The role of hydrogen in enhancing power system flexibility and resilience with high renewable energy penetration.
The purpose of this issue is to consolidate cutting-edge research that moves beyond isolated component analysis. While the existing literature often examines power systems or hydrogen technologies separately, this issue supplements current knowledge by emphasizing integrated, system-level perspectives. By measuring and monitoring the techno-economic and environmental impacts from this holistic viewpoint, this issue aims to provide robust tools and strategies to ensure hydrogen integration contributes effectively and equitably to a sustainable energy future.
Prof. Dr. Tiejiang Yuan
Dr. Lingguo Kong
Dr. Yue Teng
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- hydrogen integration
- integrated electricity-hydrogen systems
- power system flexibility
- green hydrogen
- power-to-hydrogen (P2H)
- sector coupling
- hydrogen energy storage
- renewable energy integration
- sustainable energy transition
- techno-economic analysis
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