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Europe Leads Green Hydrogen Revolution While the U.S. Races to Catch Up

Polina Martinuka
Written by Polina Martinuka
Published September 12th, 2024
Europe Leads Green Hydrogen Revolution While the U.S. Races to Catch Up
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Updated December 16th, 2024
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Europe has taken the lead in the green hydrogen race, fueled by strong government backing and initiatives. Germany, Spain, Scotland, and Belgium are major players, benefiting from both policy support and large-scale projects that aim to decarbonize industries. Europe’s proactive stance has enabled significant advances, positioning the region at the forefront of the hydrogen economy.

However, the U.S. is quickly closing in. Though initially slower to adopt green hydrogen strategies, recent developments signal rapid growth ahead. Major U.S. policy frameworks, including the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), are expected to create favourable conditions for green hydrogen to expand across the country. With large-scale funding and infrastructure projects on the horizon, experts believe the U.S. could overtake Europe in the near future.

Both regions share common goals—reducing carbon emissions and meeting climate targets—but the speed at which the U.S. adapts will determine its position in the global hydrogen market. European advancements will likely continue, but competition between the two economies is expected to intensify.


Source: hydrogenfuelnews.com


Polina Martinuka
Written by:
Polina Martinuka
Sustainability Research Analyst
Recently graduating from a university in the UK, with a Bachelor's degree in Multimedia Journalism, Polina brings a unique blend of investigative skills, the ability to analyze complex data and environmental awareness.