Hydrogen – the Savior of the Future

The present phenomenon of Hydrogen is regarded in the wide circle as the emergence of an alternative source of energy. This means that by and large sole reliance on petrol shall be reduced.

To begin with, as an alternative it is found in abundance. To be very precise, it can be derived from diverse domestic sources viz. fossil, nuclear and above all it is also renewable. It is compatible with high-efficiency fuel cells, combustion turbines and reciprocating engines to produce power with near-zero emissions of criteria pollutants.

As it is considered in championing the ecological balance and environmental order one must fully realize the environmental benefits of hydrogen. The full fuel cycle at large, from energy source to hydrogen production to end-use (also called "well-to-wheels"). Producing hydrogen from renewable and nuclear sources, as well as from fossil fuel-based systems with carbon sequestration, yields near-zero greenhouse gas and criteria emissions. When used in a fuel cell to generate electricity that can power transportation, stationary, or portable applications, the only byproducts are pure water and potentially useful heat.

When there is so much cacophony about the effect of greenhouse gases in the world order by segregating the international opinion into camps, the prospect of Hydrogen can usher a sagacity of optimism. It produces near-zero emissions of greenhouse gases from renewable and nuclear sources. The same is also applicable from fossil fuel-based systems with carbon sequestration. Previously it was supposed to be the finest ingredient as non-visible to the naked eye in a scientist's experimentation. With the growth of the human civilization and expansion of urbanization the Hydrogen has come out to be servicing all sectors of the economy like transportation, power, industrial and buildings. The transport of people, goods, and services is among the fastest growing sources of CO 2 emissions worldwide. The transportation sector accounts for about one-third of U.S. CO2 emissions. Hydrogen fuel cell driven vehicles are capable enough to help significantly to reduce CO2 emissions, especially if the hydrogen is produced from renewable sources, nuclear energy, or fossil fuels in conjunction with carbon capture and storage. Mainstream use of hydrogen as an energy carrier could also help expand the commercial feasibility of renewable energy sources by capturing the full amount of solar- or wind-generated power even when electric demand is low.