Hydrogen integration into the European energy system
- Francesco Gabrielli
- © 2026 Author(s) |
- CC BY 4.0
- DOI: 10.36253/979-12-215-1013-3.04
This chapter analyses the regulatory, policy, and infrastructural framework supporting hydrogen deployment within the European Union. It reviews major EU initiatives - including the Hydrogen Strategy, Fit for 55, REPowerEU, and funding mechanisms - designed to scale up renewable and low-carbon hydrogen production and demand. Particular attention is given to market creation, investment needs, and governance challenges across Member States with diverse energy systems. The chapter also discusses plans for a pan-European hydrogen network, such as the European Hydrogen Backbone, emphasising cross-border infrastructure as a cornerstone for system integration and long-term decarbonisation.
- Keywords:
- EU Hydrogen Strategy,
- Renewable Energy Policy,
- European Hydrogen Backbone,
- Decarbonisation Framework,
- Cross-Border Infrastructure,
- ORCID: 0009-0002-9298-3229
Chapter Information
Chapter Title
Hydrogen integration into the European energy system
Authors
Francesco Gabrielli
Language
English
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-1013-3.04
Peer Reviewed
Publication Year
2026
Copyright Information
© 2026 Author(s)
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title
The Multi-Purpose Nature of Hydrogen for Decarbonising the European Energy System
Book Subtitle
Integrated Scenarios and Future Challenges
Authors
Francesco Gabrielli
Peer Reviewed
Number of Pages
184
Publication Year
2026
Copyright Information
© 2026 Author(s)
Content License
Metadata License
Publisher Name
Firenze University Press
DOI
10.36253/979-12-215-1013-3
ISBN Print
979-12-215-1012-6
eISBN (pdf)
979-12-215-1013-3
Series Title
Premio Cesare Alfieri «Cum Laude»
Series ISSN
2612-8063
Series E-ISSN
2704-5730