Green hydrogen (GH2 or GH2) is hydrogen generated by renewable energy or from low-carbon power. Green hydrogen has significantly lower carbon emissions than grey hydrogen, which is derived from fossil fuels without carbon capture.
Green hydrogen may be used to decarbonize sectors that are hard to electrify, such as cement and iron production. Green hydrogen can be used to produce green ammonia, the main constituent of synthetic fertilizer. It can also be used for long-duration grid energy storage, and for long-duration seasonal energy storage.
As of 2021, green hydrogen accounted for less than 0.04% of total hydrogen production. Its cost relative to hydrogen derived from fossil fuels is the main reason green hydrogen is in less demand.
Several governments and international organizations have adopted policies to promote the commercialization of green hydrogen, and green hydrogen production is expected to increase significantly in the coming years.
Green hydrogen is produced by using renewable energy to power the electrolysis of water. It is generally considered distinct from pink hydrogen, which is produced from the use of nuclear power in electrolysis.
Certified green hydrogen requires an emission reduction of >60-70% (depending on the certification body) below the benchmark emissions intensity threshold (= GHG emissions of grey hydrogen, for example benchmark values according to renewable energy directive RED II).
As of 2022, the global hydrogen market was valued at 155billion,andwasexpectedtogrowatanaverage(CAGR)of9.3Ofthismarket,greenhydrogenaccountedforabout4.2 billion (2.7%).
Due to the higher cost of production, green hydrogen represents a smaller fraction of the hydrogen produced compared to its share of market value.
The majority of hydrogen produced in 2020 was derived from fossil fuel. 99% came from carbon-based sources. Electrolysis-driven production represents less than 0.1% of the total, of which only a part is powered by renewable electricity.
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