In one modelled scenario, hydrogen plumes could interact with methane in the air to add 0.4 degrees Celsius to global warming. Minimising leaks should be a policy priority, the study found.
Experts say there’s a clear market signal, but warned that renewables still need to prove their reliability with grid operators wary of intermittency issues. Governments also need to step in to manage the transition.
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Gas turbines are getting an upgrade. Turbine makers want to make them more compatible with hydrogen fuel, which is being touted as cleaner than natural gas.