Green Hydrogen

Green Hydrogen

TOPIC: Science & Tech

Context- Experts say ‘natural gas pyrolysis’ could be a good interim solution before green hydrogen from water electrolysis becomes economically viable.

Concept-

Natural Gas Pyrolysis:

• Pyrolysis is defined as a process of temperature decomposition of organic material in the absence of oxygen,
• Pyrolysis of natural gas is a well-known technical process applied for production of, e. g., carbon black.
• In the future it might contribute to carbon dioxide-free hydrogen production.

Green Hydrogen:

• Hydrogen is one of the most abundant elements on earth for a cleaner alternative fuel option.
• Green hydrogen is produced by electrolysis of water using renewable energy (like Solar, Wind).
• Electricity splits water into hydrogen and oxygen.
• By Products : Water, Water Vapor.
• Green hydrogen can drive India’s transition to clean energy, combat climate change.
• India has a favourable geographic location and abundance of sunlight and wind for the production of green hydrogen.