Intelligence Squared The Sunday Debate: Hydrogen, the green ‘silver bullet’ or a lot of hype?
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Apr 3, 2022 Join experts Professor Nigel Brandon, a sustainable energy authority from Imperial College London, Barry Carruthers, ScottishPower's Hydrogen Director, and Fiona Harvey, The Guardian's environmental correspondent, as they dive into the hydrogen debate. They explore whether hydrogen is a true game-changer or just hype. Discussions unveil its potential as a clean energy source, the importance of production methods, and the balance between optimism and skepticism in addressing climate issues. They also tackle the challenges of scalability and public acceptance.
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Hydrogen as Energy Carrier
- Hydrogen is an energy carrier requiring energy input for production, offering clean fuel conversion.
- Environmental impact depends on production method, with green hydrogen (electrolysis) being emission-free.
Hydrogen's Evolving Role
- Hydrogen's role in decarbonization efforts has become more nuanced and informed.
- Focus should be on applications where hydrogen offers advantages, like heavy transport and steelmaking.
Scottish Power's Green Hydrogen Focus
- Scottish Power focuses on green hydrogen production to help customers decarbonize.
- They work on various projects, from small-scale community solutions to large-scale industrial applications.