Manufacturing sector to witness drastic changes, with plans to convert infrastructure for hydrogen energy in place of fossil fuels.
Here’s a report found in a document from the site of the Department Of Energy (DOE) that addresses how U.S. manufacturing relies heavily on fossil fuels for process heat.
The key takeaways as per the report are as follows:
- Solutions:
- Electrification: Replacing fossil fuels with electric heating for low-grade processes.
- Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS): Capturing and storing carbon emissions from process heating.
- Clean Heat Sources: Utilizing solar thermal, nuclear, or waste heat for process heating.
- Challenges:
- Hydrogen and other clean solutions are currently more expensive than fossil fuels.
- Ensuring hydrogen and other clean solutions can be integrated into existing infrastructure.
- Implementing strong policies to encourage adoption of clean technologies.
The U.S. is aiming to achieve 10 million metric tons (MMT) of clean hydrogen production annually by 2030, 20 MMT by 2040, and 50 MMT by 2050, which could reduce U.S. emissions by around 10% by 2050 compared to 2005 levels.
The DOE National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap outlines a comprehensive plan for the United States to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and achieve a sustainable energy future through the use of clean hydrogen. The report sets forth ambitious goals and objectives, including decarbonization, hydrogen production and use, cost competitiveness, and regional networks. The strategies outlined in the report aim to accelerate progress and market lift-off through targeted uses, cost reduction, and regional networks, with a focus on collaboration and coordination across various stakeholders.
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