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6 Frequently Asked Questions about “The first megawatt-class hydrogen energy storage power station in China”

Where is a megawatt-level hydrogen production system located?

A megawatt-level hydrogen production system at the demonstration station in Lu'an, East China's Anhui province, on July 6, 2022. [Photo/Xinhua] A worker operates a machine at a hydrogen production workshop in the demonstration station in Lu'an, East China's Anhui province, on July 6, 2022. [Photo/Xinhua]

What is hydrogen storage technology?

Storage technology is the key technology of hydrogen energy utilization, and it is also a research hotspot in recent years. The hydrogen density at room temperature is only 0.08988 g/L. The high energy density, high energy efficiency and safety of solid state hydrogen storage bring hope for large-scale application of hydrogen energy.

What is a megawatt-level demonstration station?

A megawatt-level demonstration station for the comprehensive utilization of hydrogen energy in Lu'an, East China's Anhui province, on July 6, 2022. The station started operation on July 6, marking the first time that China linked up the whole process of hydrogen production, storage and power generation at the megawatt level. [Photo/Xinhua]

When was hydrogen energy technology developed in China?

In 2006, China included hydrogen energy technology in the “China medium and long-term science and technology development plan outline (2006–2020)”, which promoted the development of hydrogen energy technology research in China.

What is the development of China's hydrogen energy sector?

The development of China's hydrogen energy sector is in its early stages, with the application scenario continuing to expand. In addition to the chemical industry, steel industry and other traditional industrial domains, hydrogen is used in the fields of energy, transportation and construction.

What is the development plan for hydrogen energy industry of Shandong province?

The Circular of the General Office of the People's Government of Shandong Province on Printing and Issuing the Medium and Long-term Development Plan for the Hydrogen Energy Industry of Shandong Province (2020–2030) in 2020 has accelerated the transformation of old and new kinetic energy and the trend of economic transformation.

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