Hydrogen is gaining prominence as a fuel for power plants as governments aim to adopt cleaner energy sources to complement intermittent renewables like wind and solar. However, energy economists are skeptical about the efficiency of producing electrolytic hydrogen for power generation, citing energy losses and cost factors. There is a debate on whether it is more beneficial to utilize renewable power directly to address the growing electricity demand during the transition phase, rather than converting it into hydrogen and then re-electrifying it through fuel cells or turbines. Despite the skepticism, a rising number of governments and utilities are intensifying their efforts to promote hydrogen as a viable generation fuel in the energy landscape for the next few decades.