Adam Gribb
P.E.
DEKRA | Senior Environmental Services Consultant
Speaker
Track B: Emerging Technologies and Renewable Energy
Session B3: Hydrogen Innovations and Applications
May 2, 2024 | 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Initial Systemwide Capital Cost Estimate for Clean Hydrogen Electricity as a 500 MWh Baseload Plant
In 2023, the Federal Government awarded seven billion dollars to regional clean hydrogen (CH) hubs. Some states are beginning to encourage CH projects. Specifically, Colorado law defines CH projects as projects that use specific equipment, including electrolyzes and dedicated renewable energy sources for electrolysis, in addition to purchasing clean hydrogen from third parties and upgrading to a turbine at an electric generating station. This presentation develops an initial systemwide capital cost estimate for CH as a 500 MWh facility that supplies electricity to the grid on a 24/7/365 basis (Baseload Plant).
The method is based on an initial energy balance of a new 500 MW electric generation system where the energy for electrolyzes comes from new clean energy generation (50/50 wind and solar), transmission, and storage to allow for 24/7/365 operation. A storage system of ten units – one unit in operation, six units charged and ready, two units charging, and one spare unit is assumed. Based on published wind, solar, transmission, and storage capital costs, a scoping level cost estimate is then developed
Speaker Bio
Mr. Gribb posses over 30 years of Industry, Consulting, and Regulatory experience. He has worked in roles ranging from Chemical Plant Superintendent to Lead EHS Engineer for International Projects. Additional work includes working as a Fire Protection Engineer and Staff Lead in multiple litigated Electric Transmission proceedings. Mr. Gribb recently presented a series of discussions on developing utility quality of service plans as part of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners’ (NARUC) 2023 central Asia regional study tour.
Mr. Gribb has a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Michigan State University, a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Hazardous Waste Control from Wayne State University, and a Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He has P.E. licensure from the Professional Engineering Exam in the State of South Carolina. Mr. Gribb has earned the Associate Safety Professional, Certified Hazardous Material Manager, and Safety Management Specialists professional certifications. Mr. Gribb has also been licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Alberta, Canada.