With millions of tons of energy to be found everywhere, across deserts, oceans, and mountains, it is no wonder why America’s latest test reveals that almost everywhere can be an energy source. A historic test unveils that even the air we breathe should be considered as a source of energy and in pushing that idea forward, humans should be considering how we can gain energy directly from the atmosphere. With America and the rest of the world becoming interested in a sustainable future, we ought to look and how to make the most of the potential already there.
One of the most sustainable and clean fuels surrounding us
With the interest in hydrogen as a sustainable future fuel, the focus is now turning towards green hydrogen. Green hydrogen is a zero emissions fuel that can provide power to homes and the electric grid. Hydrogen can be produced by splitting water through electrolysis in a process that requires electricity and clean water. The problem, however, is that most of the population cannot access freshwater easily and thus utilizing water to produce green hydrogen is never a lucrative option.
However, America is offering us some hope and the chance to not turn our backs on the prospect of green hydrogen. So, if freshwater is no longer needed to create green hydrogen, what can we consider?
Relying on the millions of kilowatts all around us
It was Dr. Gang Kevin Li and his team of researchers at the University of Melbourne, who drifted their focus away from freshwater for green hydrogen production. Instead, the team considered harnessing hydrogen from atmospheric moisture or in regions where there is little humidity as well. With the help of the Direct Air Electrolyzer (DAE) which is an innovation created by the Melbourne team, all that is required is exposing the device to air. The reliance on freshwater sources to create green hydrogen is now fully eliminated.
The DAE innovative device works by absorbing humidity all thanks to the hygroscopic ionic solution within the device which converts humidity into liquid water. The water is further split into hydrogen and oxygen by the electricity that is generated through wind and solar power.
Recent test results revealed that perhaps relying on DAE to generate green hydrogen was the best option.
Exploring the hydrogen fuel option as a global alternative
Test results gained by the research team indicate that perhaps hydrogen is the best global fuel option, particularly in remote regions. In relying on the latest DAE invention, the problem often linked to finding freshwater to convert into green hydrogen has been taken care of.
DAE technology is stepping in to fill any existing gaps in terms of what is feesible and possible even when such geological gaps exists. This solution is best in the United States since the country seems to be dealing with droughts in the West and an overall increase in terms of the energy demand.
With America looking at the green hydrogen solution, America is looking towards a scalable solution for the future. The test results from Melbourne researchers prove that green hydrogen does have its place in America’s energy future. With green hydrogen being available in America, it is exciting to consider the new color of hydrogen that Japan invented and that America does not yet know about.
Revelations from a historic test, unlike anything before
The test results generated over 12 consecutive days showed that an average of 750 liters of hydrogen per square meter per day had been generated. The test results serve as proof that hydrogen is everywhere as well as in the air surrounding us.
The technology has now gone beyond the prototype phase and is being scaled for deployment as already the investment potential with this innovation is clear. With this solution and the 45,000 tonnes of green hydrogen yearly, Europe’s energy revolution is just beginning.
