It’s elementary, LEDS-EEP, January 19, 2018
It’s elementary, LEDS-EEP, January 19, 2018 Hydrogen can — and should — play a key role in transitioning to low-carbon energy technologies. According to the Hydrogen Council, the chemical element could account for up to 20% of planned cuts in carbon emissions by 2050. Hydrogen is a versatile energy carrier that leaves a small carbon footprint. It can, for example, enable renewable energy systems, while also assisting in decarbonizing other sectors, such as transportation or heat and power. Among its key potential roles, the decarbonization of transportation is the most prominent. The Hydrogen Council claims that one-third third of the growth in global hydrogen demand could come from the transport sector, and that by 2050 hydrogen-powered fuel-cell vehicles could constitute up to 20% of the total vehicle fleet. Furthermore, hydrogen…