Green Hydrogen
Hydrogen produced by splitting water using electrolysis powered by renewable energy, resulting in zero carbon emissions during production.
EnergyGreen hydrogen is hydrogen produced through the electrolysis of water using electricity from renewable sources such as wind or solar. Unlike grey hydrogen (from natural gas) or blue hydrogen (with carbon capture), green hydrogen has zero carbon emissions during production.
How It’s Made
- Electrolyzer splits water (H2O) into hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2) using electricity.
- The electricity comes from renewable sources - solar, wind, or hydropower.
- The resulting hydrogen can be stored, transported, and used as a clean fuel.
Applications
- Heavy industry: Steel production, ammonia manufacturing, and refining.
- Transport: Fuel cell vehicles, shipping, aviation, and heavy-duty trucks.
- Energy storage: Storing excess renewable energy for later use.
- Heating: Replacing natural gas in industrial and residential heating.
Market Growth
The IEA projects global electrolyzer capacity could reach 550 GW by 2030. The EU’s Hydrogen Strategy targets 10 million tonnes of domestic green hydrogen production by 2030.
Career Relevance
Green hydrogen is creating roles for electrochemical engineers, hydrogen plant operators, fuel cell technicians, and business development managers. The sector is expected to employ over 500,000 people in Europe alone by 2030.