green hydrogen

American

[green hahy-druh-juhn] / ˈgrin ˈhaɪ drə dʒən /

noun

hydrogen that is produced through the electrolysis of water, using renewable sources of electricity such as solar or wind power.

Etymology

Origin of green hydrogen

First recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

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"If we succeed in avoiding the use of harmful substances in the production of green hydrogen and we can also bring it to a similar price level as fossil hydrogen in economic terms, we will have taken an important step towards the green transition. This also makes it more attractive for other applications, such as storing surplus energy from renewables."

From Science Daily

Green hydrogen is widely seen as a key pillar of the global shift away from fossil fuels.

From Science Daily

The aim is to make green hydrogen significantly more affordable and sustainable.

From Science Daily

Berlin has now accelerated efforts to lessen its reliance on American LNG and wants to increasingly bank on green hydrogen generated through clean energy to achieve its climate targets.

From Barron's

Vioneo said it decided to build its plant there to be near supplies of its key input—methanol derived from green hydrogen.

From The Wall Street Journal

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