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Storage isn't the only reason to invest in green H2. It is e.g. the most plausible path for decarbonization of many industry sectors, including steel and chemic
by hannob 5y ago
Storage isn't the only reason to invest in green H2. It is e.g. the most plausible path for decarbonization of many industry sectors, including steel and chemicals. And these are often technologies that are in early stages.
I don't think this "first you need to do X, only then can you do Y" approach fits for the current situation. These technologies need to be developed now.
- ncmncm 5y agoDeveloped now, yes, but built out later. Money is much better spent now on top-line renewable generating capacity.
- adrianN 5y agoOf course there are pilot electrolyzers, mostly for R&D. There are a couple MW worth in Germany for example. But there is no point in deploying them at scale until in makes economic sense. Until policy makes GHG emissions sufficiently expensive, nobody buys green hydrogen if natural gas is available.