Global Challenges in Focus

Progress in hydrogen fuel cell technology development and deployment in China

Author(s): Hongxing (Tonny) Xie, Peter Oksen, Xin He, Xingxing Guo, Yue Bian | Publication year: 2022

License: Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

DOI: English, 中文

Hydrogen is high on the political and innovation agendas of many countries, research institutions and companies. It is an energy medium with great potential for contributing to a transition towards carbon-neutral energy, however, hydrogen sources are dominated by fossil fuels, and the technical and economic challenges remain considerable. This report provides an overview of current hydrogen and fuel cell technology trends internationally, and with a specific focus on developments and implementation in China.