Industry demand for low carbon hydrogen projected to soar over next decade

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UK industry demand for clean hydrogen could reach 37TWh by 2050
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UK industry demand for clean hydrogen could reach 37TWh by 2050

New analysis suggests UK industry could require 10TWh of green hydrogen by 2030, rising to nearly 40TWh by 2050

UK industry demand for low carbon hydrogen could soar to nearly 40 terawatt-hours (TWh) by 2050, according to a new report published by energy analysts Cornwall Insight. The report, titled Industrial...

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