Originally Posted By: Shannow
We're not going to be burning fossil fuels at 40% (or 60% for CCGT) to make hydrogen.
I'm not a "hydrogen economy" proponent, but this makes more sense than their competitor's views.
Using "renewables" to make hydrogen/charge batteries doesn't necessarily make the outcome "green"
Agreed. Burning anything to make the power is ridiculous.
Nothing is "green". Not fossil fuels, not "renewables", etc. Everything has some baggage. Its where you stick that baggage, and centralize/decentralize to better manage it or control release of certain pollutants.
IMO, fuels (liquids and propane/CNG) should be generally saved for mobility given energy density. H2 obviously has tremendous energy density, but the storage/stowage is more of a challenge. Delivery trucks that have a higher use and less downtime would be a better user than, say, a passenger car where some of mine might not get refueled for 6 months.
Some people would poop in their drinking water since its easy and cost effective...
I also have to laugh a bit at those who would want to play ostrich on the basis of component tech not being ready, yet also complaining about trying to develop and push the component tech that is the foundation of new approaches.