green hydrogen

[ green hahy-druh-juhn ]

noun

1. hydrogen that is produced through the electrolysis of water, using renewable sources of electricity such as solar or wind power. Compare blue hydrogen ( def ), gray hydrogen ( def ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of green hydrogen¹

First recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

“Ensuring you have the production of green hydrogen close enough to the demand point and being able to regulate the supply of that is probably the biggest challenge,” explains Dr Liam Wagner, an associate professor at Perth's Curtin University.

From BBC

But if there is to be a transition to green hydrogen then its supply needs to be massively increased.

From BBC

“Ensuring you have the production of green hydrogen close enough to the demand point and being able to regulate the supply of that is probably the biggest challenge,” explains Dr Liam Wagner, an associate professor at Curtin University in Adelaide.

From BBC

Green hydrogen is one such prospect.

From BBC

The big problem: Making clean or green hydrogen costs a lot of money, far more than the market can currently bear.

From Los Angeles Times