Hydrogen- is an alternative energy utilization path?

Hydrogen- is an alternative energy utilization path?

Energy is an important ingredient in our lives. We live in an interdependent society where access to adequate and flexible energy is evident for improving manhood.

85% of the world’s energy requirement is being met by non-renewable energy resources- fossil fuels- oil, petroleum, natural gas—which is likely linked to the emission of GHGs, which leads to global warming and poses a threat to humans and wildlife. So, we are forced to switch from non-renewable to renewable energy resources like wind, radiation(solar), geothermal, etc. The availability of these resources varies by geographical area. We have to store the energy and should be able to utilize it when and where it is needed.

Hydrogen has been used as an energy carrier for decades, making the storage, transportation, and utilization of electricity possible. Being able to be used as an energy carrier, hydrogen differs from other fuels like oil and gasoline, which pose volatility and spillage risks. Hydrogen is non-toxic and clean when handled properly, and unlike other fuels, it also carries a high calorific value.

Hydrogen can be produced in an electrochemical reaction unit by utilizing excess electricity generated from solar or wind and stored in a desired volume then