Reducing Renewable Curtailment Through Local Hydrogen Flexibility
A co-located hydrogen flexibility node designed to absorb constrained renewable generation and support operability at constrained points in power networks.
Curtailment Reduction at Constrained Nodes
The proposed hydrogen flexibility node is designed to absorb surplus renewable generation at locations where network constraints limit export, reducing curtailment and associated system costs.
Designed for Intermittent and Local Operation
Unlike conventional hydrogen or storage assets optimised for steady-state operation, the system is designed to operate dynamically in response to congestion-driven surplus and local network conditions.
Pilot-scale deployment is intended to generate learning on how co-located hydrogen flexibility can support curtailment reduction while exploring potential contributions to local operability, including voltage and frequency behaviour in constrained or weak network conditions.
Whole-System Learning and Local Operability
Contexts for Pilot Deployment
The proposed hydrogen flexibility concept may be relevant in system contexts where constrained generation, limited grid access, or intermittent operation create operational challenges that cannot be addressed by conventional flexibility assets.
Constrained and Weak-Grid Locations
Pilot-scale deployment may be relevant at locations where grid constraints, weak network conditions, or limited export capacity lead to renewable curtailment or reliance on local generation.
In such contexts, a co-located hydrogen flexibility node could be explored as a means of absorbing surplus energy while assessing potential contributions to local operability under intermittent and congestion-driven conditions.
Working With Network and System Partners
We are engaging with network operators, system stakeholders, and research partners to explore pilot-scale deployment of local hydrogen flexibility in constrained power networks.
Our current focus is on collaborative projects that generate operational learning around curtailment reduction, intermittent operation, and local system operability. We are particularly interested in working with partners to identify suitable sites, define learning objectives, and assess whole-system value under real network conditions.
If you are interested in exploring collaboration, pilot development, or system-focused innovation, we would welcome a conversation.