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Hydrogen production requires a lot of space: unused areas must be available for generating electricity from wind or solar power as well as for electrolysis – the actual production process, which also uses large quantities of water. A recent study by PSI led by first author Tom Terlouw identifies the best regions for producing hydrogen to meet the high demand expected in the future.  (Source: Paul Scherrer Institute PSI/ Mahir Dzambegovic)
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Where Should Hydrogen be Produced in the Future?

Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI have analysed which regions of the world could produce hydrogen most cost-effectively in order to build an economy based on this alternative energy carrier rather than fossil-fuel based alternatives. One of their findings is that simply replacing fossil fuels by electricity and hydrogen will not put an end to greenhouse gas emissions.

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