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TECH FEATURE GREEN HYDROGEN

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It’s (Really) Not Easy Being Green (Hydrogen)

While the jury is still out on maritime ‘fuel of the future’, green hydrogen is seen globally as a particularly invaluable part to the process – as well as a potential fuel – particularly in the fght to decarbonize heavy and long-haul transport industries like shipping.

While the promise is real, the challenges are many, including the high cost of renewable energy sources themselves, the energy- intensive electrolysis process, and the development of infrastructure.

Similar to other giant strides in technology, the mass production of green hydrogen will take a broad mix of political will (ie. funding), corporate nerve, and individual innovation.

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