DOE Report Outlines Path to Achieve $1/kg Clean Hydrogen Production Goal
Key Ideas
- DOE report highlights strategies to reduce clean hydrogen production costs via electrolysis to $1/kg, aligning with the Hydrogen Shot™ goal.
- Innovations in manufacturing, technology efficiency, and integrated energy systems are crucial for achieving cost reductions in clean hydrogen production.
- Success in reaching the Hydrogen Shot goal can open up new markets in steel manufacturing, clean ammonia, energy storage, and heavy-duty trucking, leading to job creation and enhancing America's energy security.
- Upcoming reports in the series will assess other clean-hydrogen production pathways, including thermal conversion approaches and advanced pathways utilizing sunlight for water splitting.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released a report outlining ways to reduce the cost of producing clean hydrogen through electrolysis, aiming to achieve the aggressive goal of $1 per kilogram. The report, titled 'Hydrogen Shot: Water Electrolysis Technology Assessment', evaluates key electrolysis technologies and the necessary innovations to realize significant cost reductions. This assessment is part of a series focusing on different clean-hydrogen production pathways. The success in meeting the Hydrogen Shot goal can lead to the expansion of hydrogen markets in various sectors like steel manufacturing, clean ammonia, energy storage, and heavy-duty trucking. This growth will not only enhance domestic energy security and resilience but also contribute to job creation and bolster America's position in global clean energy markets. The upcoming reports in the series will further explore different pathways for clean hydrogen production, emphasizing the importance of technological advancements and efficiency in achieving cost targets.