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Google announced a partnership with Stegra to support the operation of a large-scale green hydrogen-based steel plant in Sweden, with an expected reduction in production emissions of up to 95% compared with conventional blast furnaces. Google will receive environmental attribute certificates linked to up to 91,000 metric tons of the plant’s output in its first year, to use in reducing the carbon footprint of data center construction.
Denmark’s wind power output reached the equivalent of 140% of electricity demand during a short period of low demand, bringing renewed attention to the challenges of exporting and storing electricity and converting it into green fuel. The article compares this path with the United States’ faltering options for developing offshore wind.
Michael Barnard argues that continued reliance on hydrogen was not merely the result of technical ignorance, but also of interests tied to assets, companies, institutions, and public policies that sought to keep its pathway viable. The analysis concludes that hydrogen has important roles in some industries, but does not demonstrate its viability as a general alternative to direct electrification.