Energy Plan - Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

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Hydrogen Hydrogen is often characterized as the fuel of the future, because it is clean and can be made from a variety of sources. The province’s abundant wind and hydroelectric resources provide us with a natural advantage for the clean production of hydrogen using electrolysis powered by renewable energy. At the smaller scale, our interest in hydrogen has already led to Ramea’s wind-dieselhydrogen integration project. NLH has become a member of the North Atlantic Hydrogen Association (NAHA), which undertakes hydrogen research and development projects, including those related to harsh and remote environments and the North Atlantic region. NLH will also work with other companies from Canada, Iceland, Greenland, Denmark and Norway to study hydrogen as an energy carrier, with specific emphasis on the ties between renewable energy resources and hydrogen. In the future, Newfoundland and Labrador could be among the lowest-cost large-scale producers of hydrogen. These other partners share our need for breakthroughs in hydrogen storage and transportation and the NAHA will provide a forum for collaboration on these issues. Ramea A remote, wind-swept island off the south coast of Newfoundland is perhaps not the first place that you would look for a demonstration community for the future. But this small island community of Ramea with 618 inhabitants is where one of the most exciting projects ever developed by NLH and its partners will be tested. The project looks towards a future largely independent of fossil fuel. Its windy situation makes Ramea a natural choice for wind power production, and the wind turbines installed will produce a significant excess of power under optimal conditions. However, power production from wind is unreliable; when there is too little or too much wind, the turbines won’t run. NLH is looking for a way around this problem. At Ramea, excess power will be stored as chemical energy in the form of hydrogen. When it is windy, electrolysers will produce hydrogen for storage, and when it is calm, a hydrogen engine will convert the hydrogen back to electricity. The power consumption of the islanders varies, but the stored hydrogen will ensure that sufficient renewable power can be generated at any time – even when consumption is high and wind activity is minimal. As a first demonstration community, the efficient and cost–effective integration of wind power, hydrogen and diesel will be pursued before new communities are added. Ramea will be a model for the hydrogen economy. 70
The province will monitor other energy innovation opportunities to determine their applicability to the Newfoundland and Labrador energy sector. Potential opportunities include ocean energy (including tidal), biomass and methane hydrates. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador will provide a $5 million investment to begin this research effort, including the development of an Energy Innovation Roadmap for Newfoundland and Labrador. Energy as a tool for Economic Development In addition to providing significant direct fiscal and employment benefits, access to energy can also drive economic activity in a more indirect manner. For many industries, having a secure, long-term supply of competitively priced energy is critical. As shown in Figure 6.3, NLH provides competitively-priced energy to a number of large industrial customers, including Abitibi Consolidated Inc., Corner Brook Pulp and Paper, Aur Resources and North Atlantic Refinery. The Iron Ore Company of Canada and Wabush Mines are not included because they get their power from Churchill Falls under contractual arrangements. Figure 6.3 Average Monthly Electricity Cost Comparison (Jan. 1, 2007); Industrial Service at 100 MW; 58,000 MWh 71
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