Ministry of science and technology focuses on hydrogen energy storage

Why is hydrogen a fundamental technology in China?

Hydrogen application is growing as a fundamental technology in China because of concerns regarding carbon neutrality, industry distribution, and renewable energy. As a world-class manufacturing country, China already has preconditions for the industrialisation of hydrogen energy.

What are the challenges facing the hydrogen energy industry?

The challenges in realising the large-scale application of the hydrogen energy industry are mainly low-cost and high-efficiency fuel cell technology and safe and efficient hydrogen storage and transportation technology.

What is hydrogen storage & transport?

Hydrogen storage and transport are key components of the hydrogen energy supply chain, ensuring the efficient distribution and utilisation of hydrogen.

What is hydrogen energy conversion technology in China?

Hydrogen energy based on fuel cells: Recently, hydrogen energy conversion technology in China has been mainly applied in hydrogen fuel cells. However, owing to the complexity of the production process, the development of catalysts, large-scale production of high-quality PEMs, and assembly techniques requires further research and development.

What is the hydrogen energy industry chain in China?

The overall hydrogen energy industry chain in China (hydrogen production, hydrogen transport, hydrogen storage, and hydrogen utilisation) already includes market and production conditions. However, considerable challenges remain in each part of the industrial technology for the application of hydrogen energy in China.

What progress has been made in hydrogen storage & transport in China?

Significant progress has been achieved in hydrogen storage and transport in China. This section reviews the advancements in gas-, liquid-, and solid-state hydrogen storage technologies, as well as methods for transporting hydrogen, including pipelines and trucking.