Where does hydrogen come from?

Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, and there are a number of ways to turn it into a fuel.

It can be produced from natural gas, coal, biomass and oil, or from renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, geothermal and hydroelectric power. Waste stream hydrogen is also available for capture from a variety of industrial processes. Communities can choose whichever resources make the most sense to make hydrogen, environmentally and economically.  

Hydrogen can also be produced locally, at large central plants or in small distributed units located at or near the point of use. This means that every community, even remote areas, can become an energy producer.

When produced using renewable energy sources and powering highly efficient fuel cells, the environmental benefits of hydrogen are even greater. Plus, hydrogen can be produced and stored using off-peak energy produced by renewable energy technologies such as solar, wind and tidal generation.

When used with energy efficient fuel cells, hydrogen will play an important role in extending our current energy supplies as we move forward to a clean energy future.