Hydrogen Patents – Innovations And Trends

In order to tackle climate change, a successful transition from fossil fuels to clean energy is of vital importance. It is estimated that CO2 emissions must decline by around 25% by 2030, from 2010 levels, and reach net zero by around 2070 (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, 2018), if global warming is to stay below 2 °C.

One promising source of clean energy is through hydrogen. Analysis by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) shows that a 6% hydrogen share of total final energy consumption by 2050 could be achieved, with the Hydrogen Council in its roadmap suggesting that an 18% share can be achieved by 2050 (International Renewable Energy Agency, 2019). The demand for hydrogen technologies is also already notable; for example, the use of renewable hydrogen as a means to decarbonise industry and energy generation is supported by legislative bodies such as the European Commission (European Hydrogen Bank, 2023).