U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and Infrastructure Technologies Program – Systems Analysis

Analysis Methodologies

A spectrum of analysis methodologies are used in combination to provide a sound understanding of hydrogen and fuel cell systems and developing markets, as follows:

• Resource Analysis
• Technological Feasibility and Cost Analysis
• Environmental Analysis
• Delivery Analysis
• Infrastructure Development and Financial Analysis
• Energy Market Analysis

In general, each methodology builds on previous efforts to quantify the benefits, drawbacks, and risks of different hydrogen development scenarios.