Hydrogen production in Australia from renewable energy: no doubt green and clean, but is it mean?

Autor: Soliman Hunter, Tina1 (AUTHOR) tina.solimanhunter@mq.edu.au, Brent, Kerryn2 (AUTHOR), Wawryk, Alex3 (AUTHOR), Pettit, Jordie4 (AUTHOR), Camatta, Nate5 (AUTHOR)
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Zdroj: Journal of Energy & Natural Resources Law. Nov2024, Vol. 42 Issue 4, p593-637. 45p.
Abstrakt: The energy transition necessitates hydrogen generation to meet current energy needs. Low-carbon hydrogen (green hydrogen from renewable energy, and blue hydrogen from gas with CO2 removal and storage) is touted as a replacement, with most authors recognising the 'green' credentials of hydrogen. However, this paper examines the impact of hydrogen generation on water resources in the driest inhabited country on Earth – Australia. After analysing water use, the paper then undertakes a detailed analysis of the Australian Certificate of Origin Scheme. The paper concludes that competition over water will need to be considered in both project approvals and certification schemes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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