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hydrogen economy
Also known as: carbon-neutral hydrogen economy
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Energy asset stranding in resource-rich developing countries and ... frontiersin.org Jun 10, 2024 4 facts
claimDeveloping a hydrogen economy may help increase energy accessibility, affordability, and sustainability, as noted by Olayungbo in 2019.
claimCountries transitioning to a hydrogen economy become vulnerable to external market developments due to reliance on global demand from importing nations.
claimSwitching from a fossil fuel economy to a hydrogen economy may perpetuate financial dependencies because it requires external financing and investment for infrastructure and capacity building.
claimTransitioning to a hydrogen economy may create technological dependency in developing countries due to a focus on specific hydrogen production and utilization infrastructure.
Chapter: 5 Beyond Electricity: Nuclear Power's Potential to Play a ... nationalacademies.org 3 facts
referenceR. Scita, P.P. Raimondi, and M. Noussan authored 'Previous Waves of Enthusiasm for Hydrogen' in the 2020 publication 'Green Hydrogen: The Holy Grail of Decarbonization? An Analysis of the Technical and Geopolitical Implications of the Future Hydrogen Economy', edited by M. Hafner.
referenceThe OECD-NEA published 'The Role of Nuclear Power in the Hydrogen Economy: Cost and Competitiveness' (NEA No. 7630) in 2022, analyzing the economic role of nuclear power in hydrogen production.
referenceP. Tseng, J. Lee, and P. Friley authored 'A Hydrogen Economy: Opportunities and Challenges', published in the journal Energy in 2005.
The role of hydrogen in decarbonizing U.S. industry: A review ideas.repec.org 2 facts
referenceMatteo B. Bertagni, Stephen W. Pacala, Fabien Paulot, and Amilcare Porporato published 'Risk of the hydrogen economy for atmospheric methane' in Nature Communications in December 2022 (vol. 13, issue 1, pages 1-10).
referenceDaya R. Nhuchhen, Song P. Sit, and David B. Layzell published 'Decarbonization of cement production in a hydrogen economy' in the journal Applied Energy in 2022 (vol. 317).
Global perspectives on energy technology assessment and ... link.springer.com Oct 30, 2025 2 facts
claimThe development of a hydrogen economy will require a radical transformation of fossil fuel infrastructure and human practices, similar to the transition seen in the oil and gas economy.
claimThe production of green hydrogen by water electrolysis using renewable energy sources is considered a significant breakthrough and is deemed inevitable for the realization of a carbon-neutral hydrogen economy.