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Current Applications for Hydrogen Fuel
Explore critical figures and milestones showcasing Hydrogen’s innovation and impact.
1. Industrial Processes
Hydrogen Sites
Hydrogen plays a critical role in refining petroleum, treating metals, producing fertilizers and chemicals, and processing foods. In the United States, hydrogen is heavily used in refining to lower sulfur content, with 5.5 million metric tons (MMT) utilized for refining and 3.5 MMT for ammonia production in 2021. This highlights its importance in supporting key industrial processes.
2. Rocket Fuel
Space Use
Hydrogen has been pivotal in space exploration, serving as rocket fuel for NASA missions such as Apollo and the Space Shuttle programs. NASA’s Kennedy Space Center currently stores over 330 tonnes of liquid hydrogen, showcasing its capacity for large-scale storage
3. Fuel Cells for Electricity
Projects Funded
Hydrogen fuel cells generate electricity by combining hydrogen and oxygen, offering clean energy for power plants and vehicles. As of March 2024, there are 210 operating fuel cell generators across 151 facilities in the U.S., with a total capacity of 384 MW. However, this accounts for less than 1% of U.S. electricity generation as of 2022.
4. Fuel Cells for Vehicles
Hydrogen Vehicles
Hydrogen fuel cells power zero-emission vehicles, classified as an alternative fuel under the Energy Policy Act of 1992. Globally, approximately 40,000 fuel cell electric vehicles were in operation by June 2021, with 90% concentrated in Korea, the U.S., China, and Japan. California alone boasts around 60 hydrogen fueling stations, supporting the adoption of this technology.
5. Burning for Electricity/Heating
Energy Efficiency
Hydrogen can be burned in pure form or blended with natural gas for electricity and heating applications. While infrastructure and materials pose challenges, some turbines have been modified to operate with up to 100% hydrogen. For instance, the Long Ridge Energy Generation Project in Ohio plans to use a natural gas-hydrogen mix.
6. Energy Storage
Storage
Hydrogen serves as an efficient medium for energy storage, either as gas or liquid, aiding in decarbonization by storing renewable energy. An example is the Advanced Clean Energy Storage project in Utah, which focuses on seasonal storage of gaseous hydrogen.
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