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What is hydrogen?

Hydrogen has been of interest in recent years as a sustainable and green fuel source.

Last updated19 Jan 2025

What is hydrogen?

Hydrogen gas is created when energy is used to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. Hydrogen has been of interest in recent years as a sustainable and green fuel source. Australia currently uses energy produced by fossil fuels to produce hydrogen gas, but if renewable energy was used the process would be carbon free. Since hydrogen is the most abundant element, it is a sustainable fuel source. Hydrogen can also be easily stored and transported and is a non-toxic substance. 

What is renewable 'green' hydrogen gas?

View on YouTube https://youtu.be/fFGT2z82tOM?si=mxhhE1ZeaWkCWVJo

Hydrogen technology map

View the CSIRO Hydrogen Technology Map here.