About Task 61
The primary objection of Task 61 (VRE-H2) is to advance the energy transition by examining the production of clean hydrogen from wind and solar resources, termed Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) sources. This task is a collaborative effort between three IEA TCPs, Wind, Photovoltaic Power Systems (PVPS) and Hydrogen. The proposed multi-disciplinary and multi-technology collaboration will enable a more efficient and comprehensive approach to the interdisciplinary nature of this challenge. The scope of this initiative encompasses a wide array of technologies, with a primary concentration on the design and operation of VRE-hydrogen plants. The intended outcome is to compile ongoing research findings and industry best practices, creating a comprehensive overview of VRE-hydrogen plant design, operation, and regulation. The task aims to answer three of the central open series of questions surrounding the development and deployment of VRE-hydrogen plants:
- What are the capabilities and needs of each technology component of a VRE-hydrogen plant and how can they be integrated effectively and efficiently?
- What are the needed Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) measures and recommended practices for VRE-hydrogen plant integration?
- What are the environmental and social ramifications of combining wind and solar for hydrogen production on a large scale?
Task 61 Work Packages
Work Package 1 (WP1) – Collection of research results, state-of-the-art and expert consensus: This work package will seek to collect, organize, and distribute the state-of-the-art in VRE-hydrogen plants. This includes developments in research, field trials, and commercial activities. This website will be the public site of the Task and will hold the deliverables and reports created through the Task.
Work Package 2 (WP2) – VRE-hydrogen plant use case development and reference designs: In this work package an overview will be generated of the wind, solar and hydrogen components for VRE-hydrogen plants and reference VRE-hydrogen plants will be designed to perform in specific conditions and sites, such as onshore, offshore fixed and offshore floating configurations.
Work Package 3 (WP3) – Recommended practices for VRE-hydrogen integration: This work package is concerned with the recommended practices for VRE-hydrogen regulation and standards. The work package will be organized around categorizing the different integration needs of each technology and providing a set of standard recommendations for standards and regulation.
Work Package 4 (WP4) – Environmental impacts and public perception of VRE-hydrogen: This work package is concerned with the environmental impacts and public perception of VRE-hydrogen integration for VRE-hydrogen production. The work package will be organized characterizing different environmental studies and impacts in each technology area to create a combined body of work, as well as collecting any cross-disciplinary work that has been done in this area.
Task 61 Roadmap
- 2024
Task Kickoff Meeting (Q4) - 2025
Task Website Launch (Q1); Deliverable 7 - 2026
WP2 Reference Designs & First Use Case Industry Workshop, WP4 Environmental Effects Workshop; Deliverables 8, 11 - 2027
WP1 Survey of VRE-H2 Activities, WP2 Second Use Case Industry Workshop, WP3 Industry Standards Workshop, WP4 Social Science Research Workshop; Deliverables 9, 14, 15 - 2028
WP2: VRE-H2 Use Case Designs; Deliverables 10, 12, 13, 16
Participation
Who can participate in Task 61?
To participate in the research activities of Task 61, researchers must reside in a country that participates in the IEA Wind Agreement AND has agreed by official letter to participate in Task 61.
To join a task, a member country of IEA Wind TCP must designate a lead institution that agrees to the obligations of task participation (pay the annual fee and agree to perform specified parts of the work plan).
Active researchers (performing part of the work plan) benefit from meetings and professional exchange during the term of the task. Countries participating in the task benefit from the information developed by the task.
For more information, contact the Task 61 Operating Agents (contact information below) or the Secretary of IEA Wind.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Operating Agent Genevieve Starke
Genevieve Starke
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
15013 Denver West Parkway | Golden, CO 80401
Genevieve.starke@nrel.gov | www.nrel.gov
DTU Wind and Energy Systems
DTU Wind and Energy Systems
Frederiksborgvej 399
4000 Roskilde
Denmark
Monday to Friday
9 am – 17 pm Central European Time