Investors are most likely to view the use of renewable energy to produce hydrogen as a strategic solution to the decarbonization of high-temperature processes. Here's why:
Renewable Hydrogen:
Hydrogen produced using renewable energy (often referred to as green hydrogen) is seen as a key technology for decarbonizing high-temperature industrial processes. These processes, such as those in steel and cement production, require high levels of heat that are challenging to electrify directly.
Hydrogen can provide the necessary high-temperature heat without the carbon emissions associated with fossil fuels.
Other Technologies:
Nuclear fusion is still in the experimental stage and is not yet a commercially viable solution.
Next-generation battery storage, while important for energy storage and grid stability, does not address the specific challenge of providing high-temperature heat for industrial processes as effectively as hydrogen.
CFA ESG Investing Reference:
The CFA Institute's ESG curriculum discusses various technologies for decarbonization, highlighting green hydrogen as a promising solution for high-temperature industrial applications due to its potential to reduce emissions significantly.