Hydrogen Battery Storage
The cost of hydrogen is a key metric if hydrogen can be used as long term storage in the energy supply mix to overcome long durations of lack of sun or wind for renewable energy generation
Hydrogen
Hydrogen is promoted as a clean fuel for everything, and this category asks where it actually makes sense. Our posts look at the physics and the economics: the carbon intensity of hydrogen, why hydrogen is itself a greenhouse gas, the problems of storing and transporting it, and the cost of electrolyzers. Many posts conclude that hydrogen for cars, buses, trains, motorcycles and home heating loses to batteries and direct electricity, and that unrealistic 2030 goals and billions of dollars of public money deserve scrutiny.
We do not dismiss hydrogen entirely. Posts also explore green hydrogen opportunities and progress from Fortescue, new technologies for cheaper hydrogen, geologic or gold hydrogen, and where hydrogen could replace fossil fuels in heavy industry. The aim is to separate myths from real opportunities.
Other articles examine Australia’s hydrogen superpower vision, the failure of hydrogen strategies at car makers such as Stellantis, a dead end in China, and expert views distilled from Dr Paul Martin. If you need a clear, evidence-based view of the hydrogen debate and the places it may truly be needed, start here.
Hydrogen is promoted as a clean fuel for everything, and this category asks where it actually makes sense. Our posts look at the physics and the economics: the carbon intensity of hydrogen, why hydrogen is itself a greenhouse gas, the problems of storing and transporting it, and the cost of electrolyzers. Many posts conclude that hydrogen for cars, buses, trains, motorcycles and home heating loses to batteries and direct electricity, and that unrealistic 2030 goals and billions of dollars of public money deserve scrutiny.
We do not dismiss hydrogen entirely. Posts also explore green hydrogen opportunities and progress from Fortescue, new technologies for cheaper hydrogen, geologic or gold hydrogen, and where hydrogen could replace fossil fuels in heavy industry. The aim is to separate myths from real opportunities.
Other articles examine Australia’s hydrogen superpower vision, the failure of hydrogen strategies at car makers such as Stellantis, a dead end in China, and expert views distilled from Dr Paul Martin. If you need a clear, evidence-based view of the hydrogen debate and the places it may truly be needed, start here.
New Hydrogen Technologies for Cheaper H2
New hydrogen technologies are all about getting the cost of hydrogen to under $1 per kg to be cost competitive with other battery and energy storage.
Hydrogen Storage and Transport Problems
Hydrogen is touted as a good storage mechanism and can be added to existing gas heating systems, for aircraft and for transportation. But there are serious issues and unreal optimism.
Green Hydrogen Opportunities
Green hydrogen has 3 challenges to be part of the energy mix. a) cheap manufacture. b) cheap transport and c) applicable uses. That journey has started..
Hydrogen Myths and Opportunities
Renewable green hydrogen is a myth when auto makers and fossil fuel companies say will transform the transportation network. Here are 5 simple reasons you need to dispel myths about hydrogen
