The global transition toward achieving net-zero emissions is expected to be supported by the complementary role of hydrogen, alongside the three pillars of the energy transition: renewable energy, energy efficiency, and electrification. In the near future, the widespread adoption of renewable (green) hydrogen is anticipated to accelerate the decarbonization of sectors that cannot be directly electrified with existing technologies and face challenges in transitioning to low-carbon solutions.
To this end, analyzing the potential and costs of renewable hydrogen use in Türkiye’s end-use sectors is critical. Developing strategies and policies for sector-specific renewable hydrogen production and application is also essential to unlocking its full potential.
A key question arises: In which sectors and for which applications should renewable hydrogen be prioritized during the initial stages of the energy transition? Prepared by the SHURA Energy Transition Center, this study addresses this question by examining the end-use applications of renewable hydrogen and its derivatives, which are poised to play a significant role in decarbonizing Türkiye’s economy and identifies priority sectors for renewable hydrogen and its derivatives in Türkiye, estimating the sectoral benefits they could bring to the Turkish economy through 2053 using cost-benefit analyses. Additionally, it provides policy recommendations to facilitate the development of a renewable hydrogen ecosystem and market.
