HYDROGEN: THE ALTERNATIVE ENERGY OF THE FUTURE

Abstract

Currently, many countries have goals to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere or to release carbon to zero (Net Zero Emission) because it is an important cause of the global warming problem that every country around the world is facing today. This can be seen from the fact that the global temperature has increased by 1.1°C compared to before the industrial revolution era. It is understood that achieving Net Zero by 2050 is an effort to keep the global temperature increase no more than 1.5°C. To achieve the set goal, many countries must work together whether it is Reducing the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere Changing to electric cars and the use of various types of renewable energy (Renewable Energy) and including jointly reducing the use of fossil fuels (Fossil Fuel) in each sector. The use of hydrogen energy (Hydrogen) is another interesting option because it has many advantages, such as after combustion it will release zero carbon. It is an unlimited amount of renewable energy. Can provide 2.5 times as much heat energy as natural gas when compared to the same weight. And it can be used in conjunction with fuel cell technology to produce electricity for use in various forms as well. Therefore, hydrogen Therefore, it is another alternative energy which is likely to play an important role in the future and plays an important role in reducing carbon emissions in many sectors such as the chemical industry, metallurgy, and transportation, etc. At present, many countries around the world have introduced hydrogen as energy. already part of the National Energy Strategic Plan.