Hydrogen-powered aviation in Germany

A macroeconomic perspective and methodological approach of fuel supply chain integration into an economy-wide dataset

authored by: Steven Gronau, Julian Hoelzen, Tobias Mueller, Richard Hanke-Rauschenbach
Abstract: The hydrogen (H2) momentum affects the aviation sector. However, a macroeconomic consideration is currently missing. To address this research gap, the paper derives a methodology for evaluating macroeconomic effects of H2 in aviation and applies this approach to Germany. Three goals are addressed: (1) Construction of a German macroeconomic database. (2) Translation of H2 supply chains to the system of national accounts. (3) Implementation of H2-powered aviation into the macroeconomic data framework. The article presents an economy-wide database for analyzing H2-powered aviation. Subsequently, the paper highlights three H2 supply pathways, provides an exemplary techno-economic cost break-down for ten H2 components and translates them into the data framework. Eight relevant macroeconomic sectors for H2-powered aviation are identified and quantified. Overall, the paper contributes on a suitable foundation to apply the macroeconomic dataset and to conduct macroeconomic analyses on H2-powered aviation. Finally, the article highlights further research potential on job effects related to future H2 demand.
Organisation(s): Institute of Environmental Economics and World Trade
Section Electrical Energy Storage Systems
External Organisation(s): Cluster of Excellence SE²A Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Aviation
Type: Article
Journal: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Volume: 48
Pages: 5347-5376
No. of pages: 30
ISSN: 0360-3199
Publication date: 15.02.2023
Publication status: Published
Peer reviewed: Yes
ASJC Scopus subject areas: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, Fuel Technology, Condensed Matter Physics, Energy Engineering and Power Technology
Sustainable Development Goals: SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
Electronic version(s): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2022.10.168 (Access: Open)