Green hydrogen, a clean energy form produced without emitting greenhouse gases, stands as a key element in transitioning to cleaner energy sources. It’s beneficial for difficult-to-decarbonize sectors like heavy industry and aviation, offering a clean output and being easily storable and transportable. Despite variations in production methods, electrolysis using renewable electricity produces the cleanest form of green hydrogen.
However, the commonly used “grey” hydrogen, derived from methane, emits greenhouse gases, while hydrogen combustion may lead to nitrogen dioxide pollution and poses a leakage risk due to its warming potential.
Its diverse applications span industries like manufacturing, transportation, energy storage, and powering buildings. Australia, with its renewable resources, is poised to become a significant green hydrogen exporter, supported by companies such as CWP Global, GEV, and Long Pipes Limited driving advancements in this sector.
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