Hydrogen Economy?
So, out of curiousity, who feels as though the hydrogen economy is on its way? I think I hope so, although wind seems a lot more promising right now. And I am not certain why wind is attracting so much more custom than solar. Hopefully the research on cheaper, more productive solar panels will change that.
Back to fuel cells: there is tons of research being done and lots of publications about why it is and is not plausible right now. I just went to an Energy fair and GM had their future fuel cell car out there (apparently they only have 2 made).
What sucks is that apparently the best way to get Hydrogen right now is to refine natural gas. Now, natural gas sure beats coal but I hope there is serious consideration for using wind and other renewables to produce Hydrogen.
The research is definitely started but it is so difficult to get a good idea of where things will end up.
- Posted in : Renewable Energy, Sarah
- Author :Sarah
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Hydrogen fuel cells are a long way off. Many people think the best way to stop using imported oil is to get electricity from wind and fuel from coal. Solar energy can’t compete with wind energy economically. It is really only useful as a complementary form of energy (when the wind isn’t blowing).