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Green hydrogen as beacon of hope : overcoming technological challenges together
Innovative technologies that optimize energy efficiency will play a critical role in reducing the energy demand of numerous applications , thereby lowering the overall projected demand and meeting the Paris climate goals . One forward-looking example is the use of industrial waste heat generated during the production of green hydrogen and fed directly back into the manufacturing process .
By Sven Schreiber , Managing Director , Alfa Laval Mid Europe
The world is currently facing a double challenge . On the one hand , global energy demand is constantly rising due to economic growth , and , according to the projections of the International Energy Agency ( IEA ), it will be 54 % higher than today as early as 2050 . 1 On the other hand , society must drastically reduce carbon consumption and emissions to avoid severe environmental consequences in line with the Paris Climate Agreement .
There is no ‘ one ’ simple solution to reducing carbon emissions . Instead , it requires the implementation of numerous new technologies and fuels across all sectors of the economy . A major contribution will come from energy efficiency , which means realizing as much output as possible with minimal input . Energy efficiency , combined with access to renewable energy sources such as solar and wind , and a transition from fossil fuels to new energy sources such
12 Hydrogen Tech World | Issue 11 | August 2023