Discover what it takes to make hydrogen economically viable, from production technologies to investment and policy decisions shaping its future.
About the session
The economics of hydrogen are hotly debated, from the cost of producing green hydrogen to its role in decarbonising key sectors. In this session, we’ll unpack the techno-economics behind hydrogen production and ask: how close are we to making hydrogen truly cost-competitive?
Join Professor Paul Dodds, a leading expert in energy systems and climate policy, to explore how production routes and market dynamics shape the future of hydrogen. We’ll look at whether technological innovation and electricity arbitrage could reduce the cost of renewable hydrogen, and how hydrogen from nuclear power compares in both private and societal value.
You’ll gain insights into:
The real cost drivers behind hydrogen production technologies
How investors and society value hydrogen differently
Opportunities for cost reduction through innovation and electricity market design
The economic trade-offs of producing hydrogen from renewables vs. nuclear power
Whether you’re working in energy, policy, or research, this session will give you a grounded understanding of how economics shape hydrogen’s role in a net-zero energy system.
Agenda
12:00 – 12:10 – Welcome and introduction
12:10 – 12:45 – Keynote presentation – Professor Paul Dodds
12:45 – 13:00 – Q&A session – your chance to explore the economic realities of hydrogen
Meet the speaker
Professor Paul Dodds, Professor of Energy Systems, UCL Energy Institute
Paul Dodds is Professor of Energy Systems at the UCL Energy Institute. He specialises in energy systems modelling and led the development of the UK TIMES energy systems model, which is used by the UK Government to inform UK climate policy. His research currently focuses on climate mitigation, with a particular emphasis on hydrogen and fuel cells. In 2013, he proposed repurposing the gas networks to deliver hydrogen. He chairs the UK Government Low Carbon Hydrogen Standard and Certification Working Group and has represented the UK Government in International Energy Agency programmes on hydrogen and energy systems.
Who should attend?
This session is ideal for:
Energy sector professionals, researchers, and policymakers
Investors, analysts, and innovators in hydrogen and clean technologies
Local authorities and public bodies exploring hydrogen’s role in decarbonisation
Anyone interested in understanding the cost dynamics shaping the hydrogen economy
Register now to gain a clearer view of hydrogen’s economic landscape, from production costs to policy implications, and what it means for the future of clean energy.