Exploring the Hydrogen Economy: Horizon Scanning for Business Cases

This timely book explores the role of hydrogen in the global decarbonisation effort, evaluating its promise as a clean energy carrier and its alignment with the global green transition efforts. Featuring key players, emerging technologies and the economic implications of hydrogen, it provides a comprehensive analysis of international efforts to shape a low-carbon future.

Sinan Küfeoğlu sheds light on the opportunities and complexities of the hydrogen economy, from the challenges of hydrogen production, transportation and storage, to the dynamics of policy support and regulatory frameworks. Highlighting traditional and innovative applications of hydrogen, chapters illustrate its potential to revolutionise energy-intensive industries including cement, steel and petroleum. Küfeoğlu critically assesses the viability of diverse hydrogen business models, ultimately emphasising the urgent need for innovative strategies and clean energy technologies to combat climate change.

Presenting valuable data and discussions on hydrogen technologies, market dynamics and future developments, this book is an essential read for students and scholars of economics, energy, innovation and infrastructure, and sustainable development. It will also benefit policymakers, government officials, energy sector professionals and business leaders looking to drive the transition to a greener world.

Sinan Küfeoğlu, Senior Policy Manager, The Office of Gas and Electricity Markets, HM Government, UK