Texas could become a major producer of another source of renewable energy

Julia Jacobo | Source: abcNews | Posted 12/03/2024

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Texas has the potential to become a major producer of green hydrogen due to its existing energy infrastructure, according to researchers.

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Researchers suggest that Texas has the potential to become a major producer of green hydrogen, thanks to its existing energy infrastructure. The state is seen as a valuable case study for decarbonization, as it currently produces a high volume of fossil fuels. Green hydrogen, produced through electrolysis without harmful carbon emissions, has the capacity to decarbonize a significant portion of global energy-related CO2 emissions.

Texas already has operational infrastructure for green hydrogen, along with a high demand for hydrogen and abundant renewable energy resources like wind and solar power. Experts believe that by 2030, Texas could produce more than 50 million tons of green hydrogen at a low cost, due to the integration with existing renewable energy grids. This move could position Texas as a major supplier of green hydrogen domestically and internationally, contributing to significant decarbonization efforts in the state.

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