Keskins award-winning poster focused on one of the pressing challenges for hydrogen adoption in transport: where to build refueling stations for hydrogen-powered trucks and ships. Unlike conventional infrastructure planning, the demand for hydrogen refueling is still emerging and uncertain, making it difficult to predict which road and waterway locations will see the highest traffic in the future.
Practical planning tool
To address this uncertainty, Keskin is developing a multi-agent simulation model that captures the interactions between vehicles, transport routes, and refueling stations. By running scenarios under different demand levels, the model can help identify effective strategies for placing refueling infrastructure and scaling it as hydrogen transport grows. The long-term aim is to provide decision-makers with a practical planning tool for supporting the hydrogen transition
Green hydrogen
This work takes place within the HyUSE project (Hydrogen technology development and assessment for accelerated use). This project focuses on the application of green hydrogen in energy-intensive industries, mobility, and the built environment. It aims to reduce future energy consumption through a consortium of industry partners and research institutions. Supported by over €16 million in funding from Groeifonds programme GroenVermogenNL, HyUSE is vital for advancing hydrogen’s role in reducing energy consumption and promoting sustainability across various sectors.
