Green Hydrogen
- February 28, 2022
- Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
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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.