Is hydrogen about to have its solar moment? – pv magazine USA

As Longi and other solar manufacturers kick off massive growth in hydrogen generation capacity, expect large price decreases resulting from steep learning curves, echoing the rapid advances experienced by the solar power industry since the 1970s. November 17, 2022 John Fitzgerald WeaverLongi Green Energy, the world’s largest solar panel producer, has been instrumental in driving solar to become the “cheapest energy in history,” according to the IEA. The company is now joining a wide field of competitors as it sets its sights on hydrogen electrolyzers.Looking at the confluence of technological breakthroughs and rapidly growing investments in hydrogen, one cannot help but wonder if the price of the world’s lightest energy storage medium might soon collapse, much like the price of solar cells. BloombergNEF’s hydrogen market outlook recently published a chart showing what looks…

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