⚛️ Hydrogen

The Hydrogen sub-area deals with the production, storage, and use of hydrogen as a clean energy carrier. This includes developing technologies for hydrogen generation (such as electrolysis and steam methane reforming), advancing storage solutions, and applying fuel cells. Professionals work on optimizing production processes, improving storage methods, and integrating hydrogen into energy systems for various applications, from industrial uses to transportation. The goal is to position hydrogen as a sustainable, low-emission energy source that reduces reliance on fossil fuels and supports a clean energy transition.

Hydrogen Production

Hydrogen Production encompasses generating through various methods, including steam methane reforming, electrolysis, and thermochemical processes. Currently, hydrogen production has a CO2 capture efficiency of 85-95%, predominantly due to conventional steam methane reforming, highlighting the need for cleaner production technologies. Green skills in this field include expertise in chemical engineering, process optimization, and energy management.

Hydrogen Combustion Systems

Hydrogen combustion systems leverage hydrogen as a clean energy source across diverse applications. Related skills include expertise in combustion engineering, system integration, and emissions control. Professionals must be adept at managing combustion processes, optimizing burner designs, and ensuring compatibility with existing infrastructure.

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology involves designing fuel cell systems, enhancing performance, and overcoming challenges related to durability and cost. These can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 73% compared to conventional energy sources. In addition, the only byproduct is water. Associated skills include expertise in electrochemistry, systems engineering, and materials science.

Hydrogen Storage Engineering

Given that storage can constitute up to 40% of the total cost of hydrogen energy systems and that it has a low volumetric energy density, the development, and refinement of methods for safe and efficient storage of hydrogen is critical. Advanced storage technologies include high-pressure gas cylinders, cryogenic liquid hydrogen, and metal hydride systems - these require competencies such as expertise in storage technology design, pressure and temperature regulation, and materials science.

Hydrogen Deployment Strategy

With global investments in hydrogen infrastructure projected to reach $300 billion by 2030, the widespread deployment of refueling stations, pipelines, and storage facilities supports hydrogen's role in the energy transition. Core skills in this field include expertise in infrastructure design, project management, and regulatory compliance.