green hydrogen

American  

[green hahy-druh-juhn] / ˈgrin ˈhaɪ drə dʒən /

noun

1. hydrogen that is produced through the electrolysis of water, using renewable sources of electricity such as solar or wind power.

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Etymology

Origin of green hydrogen

First recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

It is part of the government's plan to become a green hydrogen superpower, exporting a clean-burning fuel that could help cut emissions elsewhere.

From BBC

Its head, Chris Brown, puts it more bluntly, saying industrialised countries like Germany, which is actively supporting the green hydrogen projects, are applying double standards.

From BBC

Some smaller green hydrogen projects have already got off the ground in Namibia.

From BBC

"If we succeed in avoiding the use of harmful substances in the production of green hydrogen and we can also bring it to a similar price level as fossil hydrogen in economic terms, we will have taken an important step towards the green transition. This also makes it more attractive for other applications, such as storing surplus energy from renewables."

From Science Daily

Green hydrogen is widely seen as a key pillar of the global shift away from fossil fuels.

From Science Daily