Energy 2.1 WORLD
Which gas, considered an energy vector of the future, is qualified as “green” when it is produced by the electrolysis of water using renewable energies?
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THE CORRECT ANSWER: Hydrogen
Unlike fossil fuels, hydrogen is not a primary energy source but a vector. It is described as “green” when it is extracted from water (H2O) via an electrolyser powered by carbon-free electricity (wind or solar). This method only releases oxygen.Current research focuses on reducing the cost of production and storage, because the hydrogen atom is extremely small and light. Its potential is immense for decarbonizing heavy industry (steel) and long-distance transport (trucks, ships, planes).The geopolitical issues are also major, because mastering this technology would reduce dependence on oil-exporting countries while providing a storage solution for intermittent renewable energies, radically transforming our global energy landscape.