Societal acceptance of hydrogen for domestic and export applications in Australia
With the urgent need to decarbonise the world's energy system, clean hydrogen is emerging as a potential technological solution. As with any new technology, understanding the public's response to hydrogen is critical to its success. Most studies examining public attitudes towards hydrogen...
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| author | Lozano, L.L. Bharadwaj, B. de Sales, A. Kambo, A. Ashworth, Peta |
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| description | With the urgent need to decarbonise the world's energy system, clean hydrogen is emerging as a potential technological solution. As with any new technology, understanding the public's response to hydrogen is critical to its success. Most studies examining public attitudes towards hydrogen have focused on refuelling stations and transport options. As a first of its kind, using a national survey (N = 2785) we evaluate the Australian public's response towards hydrogen for domestic and export use. In Australia, acceptance of hydrogen in domestic applications was influenced by its relative cost, ability to reduce air pollution and associated health benefits. Further, support for a hydrogen export industry was influenced by levels of trust in the government to manage the associated risks and the industry's commitment to climate protection. The paper concludes that effective, nuanced communication and engagement along with supporting financial policies will be critical in facilitating societal acceptance of hydrogen in Australia. |
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| spelling | curtin-20.500.11937-907502023-04-19T06:27:56Z Societal acceptance of hydrogen for domestic and export applications in Australia Lozano, L.L. Bharadwaj, B. de Sales, A. Kambo, A. Ashworth, Peta Science & Technology Physical Sciences Technology Chemistry, Physical Electrochemistry Energy & Fuels Chemistry hydrogen support Hydrogen Export Domestic applications Support Technology acceptance TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTANCE SOCIAL ACCEPTANCE PUBLIC ACCEPTANCE ENERGY-SYSTEMS FUEL STATION ATTITUDES SUPPORT DEGRADATION KNOWLEDGE MODEL With the urgent need to decarbonise the world's energy system, clean hydrogen is emerging as a potential technological solution. As with any new technology, understanding the public's response to hydrogen is critical to its success. Most studies examining public attitudes towards hydrogen have focused on refuelling stations and transport options. As a first of its kind, using a national survey (N = 2785) we evaluate the Australian public's response towards hydrogen for domestic and export use. In Australia, acceptance of hydrogen in domestic applications was influenced by its relative cost, ability to reduce air pollution and associated health benefits. Further, support for a hydrogen export industry was influenced by levels of trust in the government to manage the associated risks and the industry's commitment to climate protection. The paper concludes that effective, nuanced communication and engagement along with supporting financial policies will be critical in facilitating societal acceptance of hydrogen in Australia. 2022 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/90750 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2022.06.209 English PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD restricted |
| spellingShingle | Science & Technology Physical Sciences Technology Chemistry, Physical Electrochemistry Energy & Fuels Chemistry hydrogen support Hydrogen Export Domestic applications Support Technology acceptance TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTANCE SOCIAL ACCEPTANCE PUBLIC ACCEPTANCE ENERGY-SYSTEMS FUEL STATION ATTITUDES SUPPORT DEGRADATION KNOWLEDGE MODEL Lozano, L.L. Bharadwaj, B. de Sales, A. Kambo, A. Ashworth, Peta Societal acceptance of hydrogen for domestic and export applications in Australia |
| title | Societal acceptance of hydrogen for domestic and export applications in Australia |
| title_full | Societal acceptance of hydrogen for domestic and export applications in Australia |
| title_fullStr | Societal acceptance of hydrogen for domestic and export applications in Australia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Societal acceptance of hydrogen for domestic and export applications in Australia |
| title_short | Societal acceptance of hydrogen for domestic and export applications in Australia |
| title_sort | societal acceptance of hydrogen for domestic and export applications in australia |
| topic | Science & Technology Physical Sciences Technology Chemistry, Physical Electrochemistry Energy & Fuels Chemistry hydrogen support Hydrogen Export Domestic applications Support Technology acceptance TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTANCE SOCIAL ACCEPTANCE PUBLIC ACCEPTANCE ENERGY-SYSTEMS FUEL STATION ATTITUDES SUPPORT DEGRADATION KNOWLEDGE MODEL |
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