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> "And doubly so when you realize that the most efficient reconversion of that hydrogen to electricity is going to lose another 20%." I think the real value of
by photochemsyn 4y ago
> "And doubly so when you realize that the most efficient reconversion of that hydrogen to electricity is going to lose another 20%."
I think the real value of water-sourced hydrogen is going to be in three fields: synthesis of ammonia (atmospheric N2 + H2 -> NH3), direct reduction of iron ore to sponge iron (FeO + H2 -> Fe), and synthesis of methane and jet fuel (Sabatier and Fischer-Tropsch processes, respectively).
- legulere 4y agoIt's important to note, that that methane will be used by the chemical industry and not get burned, it's more efficient to burn H2 directly. In Germany there's also plans to repurpose gas plants to burn H2 during Dunkelflaute. I'm curious if that will pan out.