Contributors:
This episode is a dive into the dynamic world of hydrogen and its pivotal role in the future of clean energy. Key topics covered include the challenges of intermittent renewable energy sources, the mechanics and benefits of hydrogen as an energy carrier, the hurdles in hydrogen production and infrastructure, and the promise of converting hydrogen into transportable compounds like ammonia and methanol. The episode also explores the potential for hydrogen to revolutionize various industries and offer energy independence.
00:23 The Intermittency Problem in Renewable Energy
02:29 Hydrogen: The Missing Link
05:29 Hydrogen’s Versatility and Challenges
08:46 Innovative Solutions for Hydrogen Transport
12:34 Future Prospects and Challenges
15:13 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes
Further reading:
- https://www.iea.org/reports/global-hydrogen-review-2024
- https://www.iea.org/reports/the-future-of-hydrogen
- https://www.nature.com/articles/s44359-025-00050-4
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