GREEN HYDROGEN POWERPLANTS & INFRASTUCTURE

iHAT’s Ideology

The Solution

Renewable energy is playing an increasingly important role worldwide. It is the backbone of a sustainable, CO2-free energy sector. Important to understand are the differences within the Hydrogen production processes. Market research firm Wood Mackenzie explains there are several “colours” associated with Hydrogen production:

⦁ Black/Brown: Hydrogen recovery through the gasification of black or brown coal. Brown coal, or Lignite, boasts a higher concentration of Hydrogen and Oxygen but still both produce an exceptional amount of Carbon Dioxide emissions to deal with.

⦁ Grey: The Steam Methane Reforming (SMR) process or similar though less common Autothermal Reforming. Nearly 70% of the world’s energy comes to us through this SMR process of Natural gas. More cost-efficient than Coal and has a notably higher concentration of Hydrogen vs Carbon, however, its GHG emissions are still vastly unsustainable at the rate Global demands continue to trend.

⦁ Blue: An innovative additional step that pairs with SMR. A system known as Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is introduced where CO2 emissions are curtailed, reducing the CO2 emissions released into the atmosphere. An excellent option to reduce GHG emissions however still does not come close to eliminating them completely.

⦁ Turquoise: A more recent addition to the colour scheme, this solution involves breaking Methane down to Hydrogen and solid Carbon in a process called pyrolysis. Though the low emissions from pyrolysis are certainly beneficial research shows the LNG supplies and process heat required for this method is no more Carbon-free than the Blue variety of CCS.

⦁ Green: Green Hydrogen is the final product of electrolysis, the process of applying electric current sourced from renewable sources such as Wind, Solar, and Hydro to split water into Hydrogen and oxygen, thus emitting zero Greenhouse Gas.

With the Energy sector contributing to the majority of CO2 emissions, shifting toward Green Hydrogen production is the only viable option for sustainability moving forward.
One of the paths to approach total decarbonization is electrifying the whole energy system and using clean renewable power. Electrifying the entire energy system would be difficult, or at least much more expensive than combining renewable generation with low carbon fuels. Green hydrogen is one of the several potential low-carbon fuels that could take the place of today’s fossil hydrocarbons.

The opportunity for green hydrogen to be applied across a wide range of sectors means there is a correspondingly large number of companies that could benefit from a burgeoning hydrogen fuel economy. As Green hydrogen aims to satisfy requirements in heating, energy storage and industrial feedstocks, it is the transport sector (Trains, Buses, Trucks, LCVs, Cars), relevant to its high volumes, that will allow Canada a rapid technological lead through economies of scale.

Goals/Objectives

To pave the way for a cleaner brighter future for generations to come. To have municipalities Pioneer a new sustainable Green Energy economy.

To prove a zero-emissions municipality IS possible so that neighbouring cities, Provinces, Countries and the World will be encouraged to follow in their footsteps. Specifically, through well-planned infrastructure, tackling sector by sector with an opening concentration on Transport and fuel cell generators to be completely Green by 2030.

To build up a new economy developing Local citizens, training them to become leaders and experts in this emerging market. Expectations of fully functioning local and indigenous staff managing day-to-day operations within the first 3 years.