PE Live: Approaches to hydrogen may diverge
The green hydrogen approach increasingly favoured by the EU and some western US states may not be suitable for other regions
The production and uses of hydrogen are likely to take many forms around the world depending on local circumstances including climate regulation and energy storage needs, according to an industry expert on the PE Live 7 webcast last week. Michael Ducker, vice president, renewable fuels & western region, at manufacturer Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, says that while most of the industry’s focus is on green hydrogen, which is created using renewable power, this may not be suitable for all countries and regions. “The simple answer is it is very regional,” says Ducker. “What works in Australia is going to be different to what works in parts of Europe, and will be different to the US. Eve
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