The state of play for hydrogen

About this episode

The episode discusses the current state and future potential of hydrogen as an energy source, highlighting challenges and growth prospects.

Enthusiasm for hydrogen has surged in recent years. The most abundant element in the universe, it offers a wide range of potential energy applications, and many governments now see it as an important part of the solution to their energy challenges. Much of the focus has been on low‑emissions hydrogen. But building markets around a still‑emerging technology is far from straightforward. In this episode, IEA Energy Technology Analyst José Bermudez explores the obstacles that have slowed progress – and discusses why production could still grow strongly between now and 2030.

People in this episode

Guest: José Bermudez

Topics covered

• hydrogen
• energy applications
• low-emissions technology
• energy challenges
• market development

Keywords

• hydrogen
• energy technology
• low-emissions
• energy markets
• production growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: International Energy Agency

Products: hydrogen

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