Green Hydrogen
Produced using renewable electricity to split water molecules, with water vapor as the only waste product.
A zero-emission alternative to fossil fuels.
Can be stored for future use, unlike most renewable electricity.
The Potential of Green Hydrogen
Reduce carbon emissions in hard-to-abate sectors like:
Long-haul transport
Steel and iron production
Cement production
Chemical production
Challenges of Green Hydrogen
High cost of production compared to fossil fuels.
Infrastructure needs adaptation to accommodate green hydrogen.
Technological readiness requires further development and scaling up.
Global Trends and Initiatives
Global demand for hydrogen is high, but low-emission production is low.
Sub-Saharan Africa has high potential for green hydrogen production due to abundant renewable energy resources.
Many countries are investing in green hydrogen projects, including:
Egypt and Zambia (over 100 MW of electrolyzers installed)
China (world leader in green hydrogen production)
Australia (high number of green hydrogen plants)
Europe (large-scale green hydrogen projects underway)
The EU aims to produce and import 10 million metric tons of green hydrogen by 2030.
The Future of Green Hydrogen
Green hydrogen has the potential to play a vital role in the global transition to sustainable energy.
Scaling up production and optimizing processes can drive cost reduction.
Despite challenges, green hydrogen is a promising alternative to fossil fuels for reducing carbon emissions.
China, already the world’s leading producer of green hydrogen with roughly one-third of global production, is expected to establish a 260 MW facility by mid-2023, in addition to the existing 150 MW alkaline electrolyzer, which is considered to be the largest in the world.
the state-controlled Chinese company, is building a green hydrogen plant in Kuga city in the Xinjiang region, fueled by a 300 MW solar power station, with an anticipated annual production capacity of 20,000 metric ton.