As renewable electricity costs continue to fall, green hydrogen (H2) production via water electrolysis is gaining pace as a means to decarbonize worldwide energy systems. Due to the necessity of ultrapure fresh water for electrolysis and the extensive availability of salt water, significant research efforts have been dedicated to developing direct salt water electrolysis technologies for mass production of green H2. This article will look at the possibility of producing green hydrogen from salt water, a challenging move that could help accelerate sustainability.
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Green Hydrogen and its Impact on Fresh Water Sources
Green hydrogen is a sustainable energy carrier, which can be produced directly by water electrolysis, potentially substituting fossil fuels to attain carbon neutrality. Renewable energy is used to produce…