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WATCH: The Future of Energy with Ad van Wijk

WATCH: The Future of Energy with Ad van Wijk

Anela DoksoBy Anela Dokso05/09/20243 Mins Read
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In a recent interview, hydrogen expert and TU Delft professor Ad van Wijk delved into the transformative role hydrogen could play in our energy future. Speaking about hydrogen’s potential to reshape the global energy landscape, van Wijk outlined both the opportunities and challenges ahead, emphasizing the critical role hydrogen will play in achieving climate goals.

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Hydrogen as a Key Energy Carrier

Van Wijk argues that hydrogen is not just another renewable energy option but a key energy carrier for the future. With renewable energy sources like solar and wind becoming more widespread, hydrogen offers a unique solution to the issue of intermittency. Converting excess renewable energy into hydrogen can be stored and later used when energy demand peaks or renewable output is low. As van Wijk explains, this flexibility makes hydrogen essential for a balanced and reliable energy system.

The Importance of Hydrogen Infrastructure

Van Wijk stresses the need for robust infrastructure development for hydrogen to reach its full potential. Hydrogen pipelines, storage facilities, and fueling stations are critical to ensuring a smooth hydrogen supply across different sectors. According to van Wijk, investing in hydrogen infrastructure today will pay off in the long run, providing the backbone for a zero-emission energy system.

Challenges Ahead

Despite its promise, van Wijk acknowledges that there are hurdles to overcome. The cost of green hydrogen, produced from renewable energy through electrolysis, is still higher than that of fossil fuels. However, the gap is expected to close as renewable energy costs continue to fall and electrolyzer technology improves.

Another challenge is policy and regulation. Van Wijk calls for governments to provide clear and supportive policies encouraging investment in hydrogen technologies and infrastructure. Without these, hydrogen adoption may slow, delaying the transition to a cleaner energy future.

Hydrogen’s Role in the Global Energy Transition

Van Wijk reinforces that hydrogen is a “game-changer” in the global energy transition. Hydrogen is poised to play a pivotal role in reducing carbon emissions and meeting global climate targets by offering a clean, flexible, and scalable energy solution.

As nations strive for net zero, developing a hydrogen economy could be one of the most impactful steps toward achieving these goals. Van Wijk’s insights underline the importance of taking bold, strategic actions now to harness hydrogen’s full potential. He suggests that the future of energy may very well hinge on how quickly we embrace hydrogen as a cornerstone of our clean energy systems.

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