The global energy market is more volatile and uncertain than ever. Compounded with the challenges around climate change, it is evident that secure, sustainable, and affordable energy supplies are needed to meet future energy demands. With hydrogen dominating the discussions around clean energy transitions in recent years, it prompts the question: does it truly have the potential to deliver?
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The Colors of Hydrogen
Hydrogen can be produced from many routes, each classified by a different color. Of the many colors, the most commonly discussed are green, blue, grey, and brown.
Green hydrogen is the most sustainable form of hydrogen as it is produced from electrolysis powered by renewable energy technologies. It differs from blue hydrogen, which is made from natural gas and its carbon emissions are captured, stored, or…