As the strained U.S. electric grid labors under the soaring demand for renewable energy, green hydrogen is ramping up and has stepped into the investor spotlight.
Producing green hydrogen is pretty straightforward at a glance.
Adherents claim facilities use renewably generated electricity to split water molecules. Afterward, the hydrogen is stored and distributed with net zero emissions.
At face value, the growing industry touts itself as a fossil fuel free path toward cleaner energy. However, enthusiasts must overcome significant hurdles to make this dream a reality.
In the business, “green” hydrogen distinguishes itself from other forms of hydrogen energy like “blue” or “grey” because it doesn’t require natural gas or other fossil fuels to break water molecules and produce energy….