Slovakia

Národná vodíková stratégia: Pripravení na budúcnosť

The strategy is presented in the context of achieving economic competitiveness and carbon neutrality, it plans that hydrogen is used as energy carrier in industry and public life, where using electricity is not possible or cost-efficient. All forms of low-carbon hydrogen production are envisaged, including using electricity from nuclear power plants. The priority sector for use of low-carbon domestically produced hydrogen is industry.

PRODUCTION

All low-carbon methods to produce hydrogen are considered within the strategy including electrolysers using electricity from nuclear power plants, high temperature pyrolysis and gasification of non-recyclable waste.

TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION

A technical analysis on repurposing of natural gas infrastructure will be carried out, while safety regulations are established to support its readiness to transport, distribute and store hydrogen. In the future, the focus will be on expanding and further connecting the national grid with those of neighbouring countries.

MANUFACTURING

The development and production of materials for transport and storage of hydrogen is considered.

CROSS-CUTTING

Emphasis is placed harmonisation of standards and regulatory measures, specifically on the low-carbon hydrogen value-chain and guarantees of origin. International cooperation will be also fostered.

END-USES

Mobility

Hydrogen is considered an efficient way to decarbonise public transportation, freight, planes, boats and machinery in construction, agriculture, forestry and defence sectors. Another sector where hydrogen can have a role is corporate logistics. A network of hydrogen refuelling station will be developed based on the transport concentration and the expected consumption of hydrogen in regions.

Industry

Industry is the sector where priority application of low-carbon hydrogen will take place. Specifically targeted sectors are the chemical industry, petrochemical and steel, where hydrogen is a solution to reduce GHG emission.

Energy and Heating

A study on replacement of natural gas with hydrogen will be carried out, with focus on cost-implications and storage of hydrogen across seasons.