Hydrogen in the SME sector – production
Renewable hydrogen is seen as an important vector for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, playing a critical role in the energy transition to "net zero emissions". As part of the decarbonization process, the development of a robust system of renewable energy sources, hydrogen can be a substitute for fossil fuels currently used by the SME sector, contributing to reducing emissions in sectors vital to the Romanian economy such as industry and transport, but also in the energy and heating sectors. In order to achieve the 2030 decarbonization targets and obtain economic benefits from the use of hydrogen in key sectors of the economy, immediate measures are needed throughout the hydrogen value chain, in close connection with securing economic opportunities for areas with intensive consumption potential (e.g. steel, fertilizer, cement industries or as an energy storage option).
The overall objective of the study is to address the main challenges of the small and medium-sized private enterprise sector in Romania in terms of decarbonization and air pollution, respectively ensuring the green transition by promoting renewable electricity generation, energy efficiency and future technologies.
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