Guarantee of Origin

This LAP is concerned with identifying whether a Guarantee of Origin scheme is in place and would provide recognition of the renewable content of hydrogen within (methanated) SNG for injection into the gas grid at TSO or DSO level

select country:

Is it a barrier?

Yes

Type of Barrier

Structural barriers, Operational barriers, Economic barriers, Regulatory gap

Assessment Severity

Assessment

The legal and administrative processes must provide mechanism and institutions that provide proof to a final customer that a given share or quantity of energy was produced from renewable sources and/or decarbonised sources.

Questions:

Question 1 Are there guarantees of origin applicable in your country? If yes, which organisation is responsible for issuing guarantees of origin for hydrogen depending on energy source? What are the rules for the use of these guarantees of origin? Please describe.

No.

Describe the comparable technology and its relevance with regard to hydrogen

Green certificates and renewable energy certification.