Abstract: Decarbonizing the building sector is critical for countries like New Zealand seeking to meet ambitious climate goals and transition towards sustainable energy systems. Green hydrogen presents a compelling yet under-explored opportunity as a versatile energy carrier that can provide emissions-free heat, power and storage to displace fossil fuel usage in buildings. This study addresses key knowledge gaps by investigating the potential of green hydrogen technologies to enable low-carbon built environments in the New Zealand context. Expert interviews and literature synthesis develop technical, economic and policy considerations for deployment across residential, commercial and public buildings. The research aims to guide safe, strategic implementation of hydrogen systems by providing evidence-based insights for government, industry and research communities. The authors contend that with appropriate planning and stakeholder engagement, green hydrogen may help pave the pathway to net-zero buildings and a sustainable New Zealand.
Keywords: Decarbonizing, building sector, Green Hydrogen Technologies.
Title: Decarbonizing the Built Environment via Green Hydrogen Technologies: A New Zealand Study
Author: Olga Lozova, John Tookey, Ali GhaffarianHoseini
International Journal of Engineering Research and Reviews
ISSN 2348-697X (Online)
Vol. 11, Issue 4, October 2023 - December 2023
Page No: 60-74
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 30-November-2023
Amendment Date: 16-December-2023
