17/02/2022

What is Green Hydrogen?

 

In this article, formation of green hydrogen, fact about green hydrogen, steps to produce it and advantages and disadvantages of green hydrogen is given.

Green Hydrogen

  • It is production of hydrogen from renewable energy through electrolysis.
  • It is a process of splits water into basic elements – hydrogen and oxygen using electric current. 
  • The electricity used in this process comes from renewable.

Fact about Green Hydrogen

  • Most expensive method of production of hydrogen
  • Hydrogen generates zero emissions
  • Electrolysis can be powered by renewable energy sources like wind energy , hydro energy or solar energy.

Steps to produce green hydrogen

  • Cleaned water is pumped into electrolyzer
  • Water is split into hydrogen and oxygen
  • Oxygen is released into atmosphere or utilized and hydrogen is captured

Advantages and Disadvantages of Green Hydrogen

Advantages

  • Hydrogen does not emitting polluting gases either during combustion or during production.
  • It is easy to store hydrogen.
  • Green hydrogen can be transformed into electricity or synthetic gas and can be used for commercial, industrial or domestic purpose.
  • It can be mixed with natural gas at ratio up to 20% and transport through pipes.

Disadvantages

  • Green hydrogen is generated by renewable energy sources which is more expensive
  • Production of green hydrogen requires more energy than other fuels.
  • Hydrogen is highly volatile and flammable element therefore safety measured are taken to prevent leakage and explosions.


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