Green Hydrogen in China : A Roadmap for Progress

Introduction

China is the world’s largest hydrogen producer and consumer. The country has recognized the importance of green hydrogen in decarbonizing hard-to-electrify sectors. China has incorporated hydrogen into its latest national development strategy. However, less than 0.1% of the hydrogen produced in China currently comes from renewable energy sources.

Mapping China’s Pathway to 2030 Green Hydrogen Objectives

The World Economic Forum’s Accelerating Clean Hydrogen Initiative has published a report. The report maps out China’s pathway towards achieving its 2030 objectives for green hydrogen. It builds upon similar pathways the initiative has published for Europe and Japan.

The report analyzes China’s green hydrogen market and identifies six key goals. These goals aim to overcome barriers in the development of this market:

Building a new energy system
Establishing a full supply chain for hydrogen
Fostering industrial collaborations
Encouraging regional partnerships
Promoting global cooperation
Implementing enabling policies and measures

To achieve these goals, the report proposes 35 specific recommendations and enabling measures. These measures focus on building a new energy system and hydrogen supply chain. They also emphasize the importance of industrial, regional, and global collaborations.

The Role of Collaborations in Scaling Green Hydrogen

The report highlights the critical role of collaborations in scaling up China’s green hydrogen market. Industrial, regional, and global partnerships will be essential in this process. By working together, stakeholders can pool resources and share knowledge. Collaborations can accelerate innovation to drive down costs and improve efficiency across the hydrogen value chain.

Conclusion

China has set ambitious targets for green hydrogen as part of its decarbonization strategy. Following the roadmap laid out in this report is crucial for success. Fostering strong collaborations will help China overcome key barriers in the green hydrogen market. China has a significant opportunity to establish itself as a global leader in green hydrogen. The transition to a hydrogen economy can drive sustainable growth and combat climate change.