Green Energy

◊ HYDROGEN PRODUCTION – GREEN, BLUE, GREY HYDROGEN,

AND BEYOND

◊ GREEN HYDROGEN – RENEWABLE ENERGIES AND ZERO-

EMISSIONS
◊ Solar energy
◊ Wind energy

◊ BLUE HYDROGEN – STEAM REFORMING AND CARBON

CAPTURE AND STORAGE

◊ GREY HYDROGEN – PRODUCED FROM FOSSIL FUELS

◊ OTHER WAYS TO PRODUCE HYDROGEN – TURQUOISE, YELLOW

AND PINK

◊ HYDROGEN PRODUCERS AND USERS – REGIONAL DIFFERENCES

◊ Conclusions
As the world is searching for ways to limit global warming and
decrease the dependence on fossil fuels, hydrogen is a promising
possibility. There are several ways to produce low-carbon hydrogen,
which can be distributed to the point of application in liquid or
gaseous form.
HYDROGEN PRODUCTION – GREEN, BLUE,
GREY HYDROGEN, AND BEYOND

The different ways to produce hydrogen are typically

referred to as green, blue, and grey (sometimes also
turquoise, yellow, and pink) hydrogen.
 GREEN HYDROGEN – RENEWABLE
ENERGIES AND ZERO-EMISSIONS

Green hydrogen is produced through electrolysis by

splitting water molecules into individual elements. During
this process, only hydrogen and oxygen is produced. The
oxygen can safely be released into the atmosphere as a by-
product. Electrolysis requires electrical energy generated
through renewables like wind and solar power in the case
of green hydrogen.

In addition to electrolysis, green hydrogen can also be

produced by steam reforming of biomethane and pyrolysis
of biogenic feedstocks. Green hydrogen is the cleanest way
to produce hydrogen with the lowest possible (close to
zero) CO2 emissions.
Solar energy is a renewable and sustainable source of
power derived from the sun's radiation. It is harnessed using
solar panels, which capture sunlight and convert it into
electricity or heat for various applications. Solar energy is
clean, environmentally friendly, and has numerous advantages,
including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, lowering
electricity bills, and providing energy independence. It plays a
crucial role in the transition to a more sustainable and eco-
friendly energy future.
Wind energy is a renewable energy source generated
by harnessing the kinetic energy of moving air using wind
turbines. These turbines convert wind into electricity. Wind
power is clean, sustainable, and has minimal environmental
impact. It provides an essential part of the world's renewable
energy mix, helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions and
promoting energy diversification. Wind energy is an important
contributor to a more sustainable and greener energy future.
BLUE HYDROGEN – STEAM REFORMING AND
CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE
GREY HYDROGEN – PRODUCED
FROM FOSSIL FUELS

Grey hydrogen is produced similar to blue

hydrogen from fossil fuels like coal or natural gas.
However, carbon emissions are released into the
atmosphere, making this technology less
environmentally safe.
 OTHER WAYS TO PRODUCE HYDROGEN –
TURQUOISE, YELLOW AND PINK

•Turquoise hydrogen is created through the pyrolysis of

methane which is split into solid carbon and hydrogen in
a reactor. This process does not produce gaseous CO2 as
a by-product, and if renewable energies power the
reactor, it is considered CO2-emission neutral.

•Yellow hydrogen is produced similar to green hydrogen,

with energy obtained solely through solar power.

•Pink hydrogen is also made through electrolysis, with

power coming from nuclear energy.
 HYDROGEN PRODUCERS AND USERS –
REGIONAL DIFFERENCES

Hydrogen has different potential in different regions. Industrialised countries, like

Germany, Japan, and the Netherlands, will import hydrogen from other countries with
favourable environmental factors for renewable energy production.

Countries like Spain, Australia, and Chile, with a lot of wind and solar power, will be
able to produce large quantities of green hydrogen and export their overcapacities.

At the same time, smaller regional projects are popping up on a national scale. For
example, in Germany, there are several hydrogen clusters with smaller electrolyser
projects. In addition, cities with access to renewable energies are building their own
infrastructure to decarbonise sectors like public transport and attract companies that need
access to green hydrogen.
 Conclusions
Green energy, also known as renewable energy, refers to environmentally friendly sources of power that
have minimal or no negative impact on the environment. Some key forms of green energy include:

Solar Energy: Generated by harnessing sunlight using solar panels, producing electricity or heat.

Wind Energy: Generated by wind turbines that convert the kinetic energy of moving air into electricity.

Hydropower: Generated by capturing the energy from flowing or falling water, such as from dams or
rivers.

Biomass Energy: Derived from organic materials like wood, crop residues, and animal waste, and
converted into biofuels or used for heating.

Geothermal Energy: Utilizes heat from the Earth's core to produce electricity and provide heating and
cooling.

Tidal Energy: Generated from the movement of tides and ocean currents.

Green energy is considered sustainable because it reduces greenhouse gas emissions, helps combat
climate change, and lessens reliance on fossil fuels. It promotes a cleaner and more eco-friendly energy
future while contributing to energy security and reducing environmental harm.