Investing in the green hydrogen 'revolution'

Considerable opportunity

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Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe and when used as a fuel, produces only one harmless emission: water vapour.

Little wonder then that many governments see ‘green' hydrogen as having a key role to play in reducing carbon emissions and ensuring energy security, while creating jobs and underpinning sustainable global economic growth. This green hydrogen ‘revolution' presents a considerable long-term opportunity for investors. Green hydrogen is made by using renewable energy to power the process of electrolysis, which splits water into hydrogen and oxygen. Buses and cars that run on hydrogen fuel cells are already on the road, although there are only currently around 14 publicly available hydr...

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