Advancing Hydrogen: A Closer Look at Implementation Factors, Current Status and Future Potential

Sultan Kaheel, Khalifa Aliyu Ibrahim, Gasem Fallatah, Venkatasubramanian Lakshminarayanan, Patrick Luk and Zhenhua Luo ()
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Sultan Kaheel: Centre for Energy Engineering, Cranfield University, Cranfield MK43 0AL, UK
Khalifa Aliyu Ibrahim: Centre for Energy Engineering, Cranfield University, Cranfield MK43 0AL, UK
Gasem Fallatah: Ministry of Energy, Riyadh 11191-247, Saudi Arabia
Venkatasubramanian Lakshminarayanan: Centre for Energy Engineering, Cranfield University, Cranfield MK43 0AL, UK
Patrick Luk: Centre for Energy Engineering, Cranfield University, Cranfield MK43 0AL, UK
Zhenhua Luo: Centre for Energy Engineering, Cranfield University, Cranfield MK43 0AL, UK

Energies, 2023, vol. 16, issue 24, 1-29

Abstract: This review article provides a comprehensive analysis of the hydrogen landscape, outlining the imperative for enhanced hydrogen production, implementation, and utilisation. It places the question of how to accelerate hydrogen adoption within the broader context of sustainable energy transitions and international commitments to reduce carbon emissions. It discusses influencing factors and policies for best practices in hydrogen energy application. Through an in-depth exploration of key factors affecting hydrogen implementation, this study provides insights into the complex interplay of both technical and logistical factors. It also discusses the challenges of planning, constructing infrastructure, and overcoming geographical constraints in the transition to hydrogen-based energy systems. The drive to achieve net-zero carbon emissions is contingent on accelerating clean hydrogen development, with blue and green hydrogen poised to complement traditional fuels. Public–private partnerships are emerging as catalysts for the commercialisation of hydrogen and fuel-cell technologies, fostering hydrogen demonstration projects worldwide. The anticipated integration of clean hydrogen into various sectors in the coming years signifies its importance as a complementary energy source, although specific applications across industries remain undefined. The paper provides a good reference on the gradual integration of hydrogen into the energy landscape, marking a significant step forward toward a cleaner, greener future.

Keywords: sustainable clean energy; renewable energy development; carbon emissions reduction; global energy transition; international energy policies; decarbonisation strategies; hydrogen policy framework (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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