Spain is building on its reputation in renewable energy to position itself as Europe’s future leader in green hydrogen. But industry players and experts express caution over ramping up an industry that would be wholly reliant on massive increases in the availability of zero-carbon electricity. Spain’s Minister for Ecological Transition, Teresa Ribera, hosted a major conference this week for global renewable energy players as the European Union refocuses on intra-bloc supply chains for its energy needs. The International Energy Agency says the world will need 50GW of renewable capacity dedicated to green hydrogen production by 2027 a 100-fold increase. Some industry experts argue the push for green hydrogen is the wrong focus at a delicate tipping point for renewables.
<div class="at-above-post addthis tool" data-url="https://www.metro.us/sun-wind-aplenty-spain-vies-to-lead-eu-in-green-hydrogen/"></div>MADRID (AP) With an abundance of sun and wind, Spain is positioning itself as Europe’s future leader in green hydrogen production to clean up heavy industries. But some energy sector experts express caution over ramping up an industry that would be wholly reliant on massive increases in the availability of zero-carbon electricity. Spain’s Ecological […]<! AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on get the excerpt ><! AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on get the excerpt ><! AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get the excerpt ><! AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on get the excerpt ><! AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on get the excerpt ><div class="at-below-post addthis tool" data-url="https://www.metro.us/sun-win
With an abundance of sun and wind, Spain is positioning itself as Europe’s future leader in green hydrogen production to clean up heavy industries. But some energy sector experts express caution over ramping up an industry that would be wholly reliant on massive increases in the availability of zero-carbon electricity.