Green Hydrogen: Hype or Holy Grail?

This week, Boundless Discovery takes on a question that has lingered for decades: Is green hydrogen the fuel of the future—or just a mirage? Touted as a clean, energy-dense solution where electrification falls short, it has cycled through waves of hype, heavy government backing, and persistent disappointment since the 1970s. So why hasn’t it taken off? We trace hydrogen’s scientific roots, unravel its false starts, and examine where it is most likely to succeed. Is green hydrogen finally on the cusp of a breakthrough, or will history rhyme with familiar patterns of promise and disappointment?

Our technology analyzed 44 news articles and reports from 37 different sources to cut through the hype, identifying the fundamental obstacles slowing adoption and the specific regions and sectors where hydrogen's unique properties might finally deliver on its long-awaited potential.

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