Green Hydrogen Production from Renewable Energy Sources

Abstract

Hydrogen plays a vital role in global energy transition acting as a clean energy carrier. The naturally available hydrogen cannot meet the present demand for cleaner energy sources. Thus, it serves the need to produce hydrogen through chemical processes. It can be obtained from various conventional and non-conventional energy sources. The production hydrogen from conventional energy sources such as fossil fuels and nuclear power results in greenhouse gas emissions. However, hydrogen produced from renewable energy sources such as solar energy, wind energy, biomass and geothermal energy results in zero carbon emission. Currently, countries are relying on renewable energy supplies due it’s availability and low-cost hydrogen supply. This paper discusses the potential of clean hydrogen, methods of production of hydrogen using renewable energy sources such solar, wind and biomass, and benefits and limitations associated with hydrogen production. 1