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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of green hydrogen¹

First recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

But switching iron and steel-making plants over to green hydrogen hasn't gone as smoothly as some had expected.

From BBC

"We're seeing projects cancelled, proponents pulling out of projects all over the place," says Mr Nicholas, of green hydrogen initiatives, specifically.

From BBC

For iron-making, some plants could use green hydrogen – made using electricity from 100% renewable sources – says Simon Nicholas, lead steel analyst at the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis.

From BBC

When completed this October, it is planned to produce up to 4 metric tons of compressed green hydrogen a day to power heavy-duty trucks and buses, helping to clean up one of the worst polluting sectors in the state.

From Los Angeles Times

A Texas-based company called Element Resources is planning to build one of the largest green hydrogen plants in North America, the $1.85-billion Lancaster Clean Energy Center, slated for opening in 2027.

From Los Angeles Times