Green hydrogen has emerged as a critical player in the global shift towards sustainable and low-carbon energy solutions. Unlike conventional hydrogen production methods that often rely on fossil fuels, green hydrogen is produced using renewable energy sources, primarily through electrolysis.
Green hydrogen (GH2 or GH2) is hydrogen produced by the electrolysis of water, using renewable electricity. Production of green hydrogen causes significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions than production of grey hydrogen, which is derived from fossil fuels without carbon capture.
Green hydrogen’s principal purpose is to help limit global warming to 1.5C, reduce fossil fuel dependence by replacing grey hydrogen, and provide for an expanded set of end-uses in specific economic sectors, sub-sectors and activities. These end-uses may be technically difficult to decarbonize through other means such as electrification with renewable power.