The battle against climate change is reaching a critical juncture. To limit global temperature increases to 1.5ºC by 2050, we need innovative solutions, and a recent report by Boston Consulting Group highlights the pivotal role of hydrogen and carbon capture and storage in this quest. However, it’s not just technology we need; it’s a massive financial investment of 13 billion euros.
The United States is making significant strides in its pursuit of a low-carbon hydrogen economy, with a recent report by consultancy Wood Mackenzie highlighting the importance of private investment in achieving the ambitious goals set by the Biden administration.
Brazil is setting its sights on becoming a major player in the low-emission hydrogen sector, with Thymos Energia estimating that the country needs to invest a substantial $28 billion in hydrogen projects by 2030. This ambitious endeavor aims to produce 20 million tons of hydrogen per year, a goal that could potentially increase to 38 million tons per year, considering projects in various stages of development.
MIT engineers are on the verge of a clean energy breakthrough that could revolutionize hydrogen production and help eliminate the dependence on fossil fuels.
Texas A&M University scientists are exploring a more efficient path for green hydrogen production, tapping into the potential of electrocatalysts to revolutionize the hydrogen evolution reaction.
The Netherlands is making bold strides towards a more sustainable future by embracing green hydrogen as a key element of its decarbonization strategy. However, the road to achieving this vision is encountering a significant obstacle – the rapidly increasing costs associated with using the electricity grid. These rising expenses have the potential to undermine ambitious plans for large-scale green hydrogen production, a critical component in the nation’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
For years, the world’s automotive landscape has been dominated by the relentless march of electric vehicles (EVs). Electric motors are widely hailed as the future of mobility, promising cleaner, more sustainable transportation. Yet, beneath the surface, other alternative fuel technologies continue to quietly advance, including hydrogen. And now, a company based in Graz, Austria, has unveiled an impressive hydrogen-powered engine that’s challenging the traditional gasoline paradigm.
A team of scientists from Latvia, in collaboration with experts from Romania, Spain, and Germany, is pioneering an innovative solution that could revolutionize hydrogen production: artificial intelligence.
Across the globe, coal power plants are approaching the end of their operational lifespans, raising questions about the transition from coal-dependent communities to greener energy sources. South Africa, home to a significant fleet of over 20 gigawatts (GW) of coal power, is one such place where the challenges and opportunities of this transition are prominent.
The cost of producing green hydrogen is a significant barrier, with a price tag of up to $8 per kilogram, roughly six times the cost of liquefied natural gas in Asia. To make green hydrogen more accessible, there’s a need to reduce production costs significantly.
