HYDROGRID™ GREEN HYDROGEN PIPELINE GRID

A POTENTIAL SOLUTION TO INCREASING GRID CAPACITY USING UNDERGROUND HYDROGEN PIPELINES AND LOCAL SUBSTATIONS TO CONVERT TO METHANOL FOR STORAGE, AND FUELS CELLS TO PROVIDE ELECTRICITY FOR EVS AND HOMES

Better Place were too far ahead of their time with the EV service station above. This advanced unit could exchange battery cartridges in minutes, rather than use plug in charging, but could not cater for hydrogen (compound) fueled vehicles, or offer load levelling for national grids as with the SmartNet™ system we are hoping to develop, as our contribution to sustainable cities and rural communities. Maybe with assistance in the form of fee reduced Green Patents.

High electricity costs in developed nations with privatized grids raise concerns about affordability and access, hindering progress towards UN Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) and potentially violating the right to life.

The privatization of existing grids can lead to a focus on shareholder profits over grid modernization and expansion, making electricity less affordable for low-income populations, also impacting on EVs and FCEVs. An alternative to existing high voltage electricity grids, might be an increase in capacity by creating a Hydrogen Grid, running side by side, with any conventional pylon based electricity grid. This would work well with the proposed Dual-Fuel Load-Levelling service, or substations. Or any similar system. The objective being to define a universally acceptable system, for adoption worldwide. 

Whatever and however this may come about, the or any hydrogen grid must remain in public ownership and a national asset. It must not be allowed to fall into private investors hands. And no further monopoly situations should be dished out.

The market as it stands is not competitive. It is a sham. Another political con, from the master Tory con-artist of all time: Margaret Thatcher. No wonder the British voting public are demanding change. But what choice do they have. British politics is like a 'See-Saw' between just two parties. Perhaps, in the/any shake up we need proportional representation? To break the political 'Yo-Yo' cycle, and finally get back to building a sustainable country, based on sensible renewable energy prices and even exports. As the backbone of morally responsible government.

SMARTER SERVICING - The SmartNet™ system is at the moment just a 1:20 scale model. You can help us turn this concept into a reality by including us in any of the forthcoming UKRI or Horizon Europe cluster 5 calls for proposals - perhaps using the hop-on feature - for existing consortiums. We bring IP and other know-how to the table. The proposed system is ideal for unmanned robotic vehicles, needing to refuel without human assistance - such as long haul heavy goods vehicles and city taxi services.

A GREEN HYDROGEN GRID AS A POTENTIAL SOLUTION

This concept involves Renewable Energy Generation, utilizing wind and solar power to generate clean electricity via electrolysis: Splitting water molecules using electricity to produce green hydrogen, a clean energy carrier. Instead of building more pylons to increase capacity, we might create an invisible Hydrogen Grid Infrastructure, or HydroGrid™, installing underground pipelines to transport hydrogen efficiently, with little impact on the countryside visually. Then, converting locally at sub-stations employing fuel cells or small gas turbines at substations to convert hydrogen back to electricity for homes.

Alternatively, hydrogen could be converted to green methanol at local substations to concentrate the energy for easy storage as a liquid, for later use in fuel cells. Meaning that existing petrol/diesel stations could be re-purposed, also providing electricity for homes and charging of battery electric vehicles, trucks, etc.

Comparison with Nationalized Grids:

Nationalized grids, with a focus on public service, might prioritize infrastructure upgrades and affordability over shareholder dividends. However, government inefficiency and potential for corruption should be considered in any such move, requiring absolute transparency. Where a secondary nationalised grid has been proposed by the Labour Party, this is great news, provided there are sufficient safeguards built in.

Sustainability and Human Rights:

A hydrogen grid, coupled with renewable energy production, can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to achieving UN SDG 7. Widespread and affordable energy access directly impacts basic human rights to health, well-being, and development.

Conclusion:

While challenges exist, a hydrogen grid powered by renewables is a promising long-term solution for sustainable and equitable energy access. 

A hydrogen-based energy grid has the potential to provide sustainable and affordable energy, particularly in areas with limited access to traditional grids. While challenges exist, ongoing research and development, coupled with effective regulation, can overcome these hurdles. Exploring alternative energy solutions like hydrogen is crucial for achieving SDG7 and ensuring the basic human right to life through access to affordable and reliable energy.

Evaluating the efficiency and safety of this approach compared to the potential for improved nationalized grids requires a comprehensive analysis. Striking a balance between affordability, sustainability, and human rights considerations will be key to a successful energy future.

There is an abundance of clean wind and solar energy that can produce green hydrogen and electricity to charge vehicle batteries, but there is no transport infrastructure to support rapid energy exchanges and ammonia or methanol.

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