US DOE Says Hydrogen Energy Fuel Could Be Produced Cheaply
Green hydrogen was once promoted as a breakthrough solution for cutting global carbon emissions, especially in hard-to-decarbonize industries such as steelmaking, shipping, and heavy manufacturing. This is because hydrogen produces only water vapor when burned, and it has been viewed as a cleaner alternative to coal and oil-based fuels. However, the sector has struggled to meet expectations due to high production costs and slow project development. Most of the world’s hydrogen is still produced using fossil fuels, mainly natural gas, which limits its environmental benefits. Producing hydrogen through renewable energy sources, known as green hydrogen, remains expensive and inefficient in many cases. Researchers have also argued that renewable electricity may…
