Currently, Spain is immersed in a large number of projects related to the world. green hydrogenso much so that the National Hydrogen Center admits that it is impossible to comprehensively monitor them all.
However, this scenario, which may be considered by many as a sign of a bright future, is a risky bet for many. high degree of risk with potentially catastrophic consequences.
not in vain, there is radically opposite positions with respect to green hydrogen. On the one hand, there are those who consider it an emerging technology with enormous potential to transform industry and mobility into a more sustainable future, as explained by the dedicated portal Forococheselectricos.
Green hydrogen raises questions
green hydrogen a clean energy source Produced through the electrolysis of water with renewable energy, making it a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.
This has led to research on its potential as an energy source. mobility, industry and power generation. However, despite its benefits, there are those who oppose the green hydrogen commitment.
One of the main arguments is currently much more expensive to produce Greener than gray hydrogen produced from fossil fuels makes it economically unprofitable.
Another counter argument is that green hydrogen production is necessary. large amounts of renewable energymay limit the resources available for other important areas such as solar and wind power.
It is important to note that green hydrogen production is still in its early stages and is starting to gain importance. advances in technology and cost production.
Despite this, investing heavily in green hydrogen as an energy strategy for the future significant risks and possible consequences disadvantages that need careful consideration.
Spain, the world green hydrogen engine
In this context, Spain has become one of the world leaders in investing in green hydrogen projects currently piling up around it. 20% of total global investmentwhich puts it only behind the United States.
HE Spanish National Hydrogen Center (CNH2) acknowledges, through its director, Miguel Ángel Fernández, that there are so many ongoing projects that it is impossible to keep track of them all.
And initiatives like the €1.5 billion plan launched in 2021 are ambitious. Madrid to support the green hydrogen industry or the construction of Europe’s largest green hydrogen production plant Portollano By Iberdrola
This facility will initially have 100 MW of solar panels and will provide 10% of the energy needed by the Fertiberia factory located on the adjacent land. If the estimates are met, it will meet 100% of those needs.
Inside AndalusiaCompanies like Cepsa and Repsol are investing in the so-called “Green Hydrogen Valley” to produce 300,000 tons in 2027. AsturiasThere are projects for the creation of 15 solar parks that will allow the production of 330,000 tons of green hydrogen.
These projects are based on Spain’s extraordinary renewable energy generation potential and this potential would theoretically allow. meet all your energy needs and even export Additional power to Northern Europe.
Spain makes a risky bet
Regardless, Spain’s bet on green hydrogen is risky because right now no infrastructure this allows to make profitable and democratize the use of this energy vector.
It is still very high due to the production cost of green hydrogen. complex and expensive production process Also, hydrogen is a highly volatile and reactive gas and very difficult to find in its pure form, further increasing the uncertainty.
This quality is also Transporting green hydrogen presents significant challenges Because of its leaking capacity. According to experts, extensive use of green hydrogen will require complex conversions by vehicles and industrial plants, which can be expensive and difficult to implement.
Therefore, for green hydrogen to become a reality in the energy mix, it must not only offer advantages, but also a large investment is needed in infrastructure by actors of the industrial and commercial scene.
For all these reasons, Spain’s commitment to green hydrogen is ambitious and risky, and only time will tell whether it will be successful and what consequences in any case.
Reference article: https://forococheselectricos.com/2023/04/hydrogeno-verde-apuesta-acertada-futuro-espana-idea-temeraria.html
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