Hydrogen Economy |
(24).gif) The arguments for promoting the hydrogen economy are compelling in terms of local air quality, the reduction of greenhouse gases and enhancing the use of renewable energy sources. In spite of public perception, the magnitude of risk associated with using hydrogen is no greater than those associated with other fuels and in many aspects hydrogen is actually a safer fuel than petrol, LPG and natural gas. Hydrogen is in wide use globally as a commercial industrial gas and chemical feedstock, and has a very good safety record. So why aren't we using it as an energy source already?
 A major reason is cost. Advances in technology have only now made the 'hydrogen economy' an economic possibility. And in addition, most of the developed world economies are not, as yet, geared to the use of hydrogen.
However, because the advantages are truly compelling many governments now expect that hydrogen will play a significant part in future energy infrastructures. To help reach this goal, many of the major vehicle, energy, fuel cell, industrial gases, materials companies and relevant government agencies around the world are joining together on a range of different projects to show that fuel cell vehicles offer a practical and affordable environmental solution to future transportation needs.
Lord Sainsbury at BOC's Teesside Plant
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