The Role of Green Hydrogen in a Decarbonized Economy

The Role of Green Hydrogen in a Decarbonized Economy

Decarbonization

This thesis investigates the potential of green hydrogen as a cornerstone of the global energy transition, especially in hard-to-decarbonize sectors such as steel production, heavy transport, and chemical manufacturing. Grounded in frameworks like Michael Liebreich’s Hydrogen Ladder, the study critically evaluates the technological, economic, and policy barriers to scaling green hydrogen. Through in-depth case studies in Namibia and Morocco, the research explores how green hydrogen can not only support climate goals but also drive industrial development in the Global South. The project combines policy analysis, economic modeling, and stakeholder interviews to assess how green hydrogen can be deployed equitably and efficiently within a just, climate-resilient future.

Rodhouse, Charlie

04/2025

Research Paper

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Seidman, Jeffrey

Ho, Ben

Environmental Studies

completed

04/25