More support for hydrogen export than its domestic application in Australia

Abstract

Early research has suggested the societal acceptance of hydrogen to decarbonise our energy supply is relatively high. However, the specific aspects of hydrogen that citizens support remain unknown. To investigate public support for export and domestic applications of hydrogen, this study implemented an Australian nationally representative survey. Using a quasi-experimental design, information was provided to respondents as an intervention to test individual responses. The information included a short video, followed by images and text descriptions. The study found the combined information package increased societal support by 10% when compared to the baseline with the change in support for export applications being significantly higher compared to domestic applications. While encouraging the development of Australia’s export industry it was also found that respondents’ general support depends on their socio-economic characteristics and geographic location.

Heterogeneous preferences for living in a hydrogen home: an advanced multigroup analysis

“…294,295 Although potential socio-economic benefits are envisioned by the UK government in terms of job growth and generation of gross value added from the hydrogen economy 18 which may trickle down to local communities, 296 the current economic climate is largely shrouded in instability and pessimism §§§§§§§§By contrast, the Australian public has a more positive outlook towards potential economic and energy security benefits from the hydrogen economy 58,84,163 in view of the country's significant export potential to markets such as Japan and South Korea. 434,435 297,298…”

“…§§§§By contrast, the Australian public has a more positive outlook towards potential economic and energy security benefits from the hydrogen economy 58,84,163 in view of the country's significant export potential to markets such as Japan and South Korea. 434,435 …”

“…Parallel research shows that domestic hydrogen acceptance positively mediates the relationship between perceived community benets and willingness to adopt domestic hydrogen (b = 0.173, p < 0.001). 313 § § § § By contrast, the Australian public has a more positive outlook towards potential economic and energy security benets from the hydrogen economy 58,84,163 in view of the country's signicant export potential to markets such as Japan and South Korea. 434,435 {{{{ German response: M = 6.01, M = 6.54; Norwegian response: M = 6.36, M = 6.95.…”

“…38,48,83 The decision to introduce segmentation via technology and environmental engagement lters, in addition to fuel stress (see ESI3 †) provides an important continuum to recent research carried out in the UK, 43,52,80 while signicantly advancing prior engagement with the topic of hydrogen acceptance. 58,84,85 Specically, Gordon et al 43,52,80 laid the foundations for this study by conducting ten online focus groups (N = 58), which compared a range of consumer segments, dened according to ve categories: interest in renewable energy and joining a renewable energy community; ownership of solar PV panels and multiple smart home technologies; active engagement in environmental issues; facing fuel poverty or high levels of fuel stress; and living in an industrial city or town.…”