Three questions that define hydrogen’s future
Hydrogen and electrification technologies do not have to be in competition
For a light transparent gas, the future for hydrogen certainly is foggy. The industry is entangled in debates over electrification versus hydrogen, between green and blue hydrogen, and where and how clean hydrogen should be used. With valid propositions on each side, there are plenty of heated questions yet very little clarity. However, the indisputable argument that unites these opposing parties is the urgency of tackling climate change. The necessity to create a new sustainable energy infrastructure requires a thoughtful approach that considers both nuanced challenges of each separate sector and how different parts of the energy system can better work together. To dispel some of the fog a
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