Fuel cells use the chemical energy of hydrogen or other fuels to cleanly and efficiently produce electricity. If hydrogen is the fuel, the only products are electricity, water, and heat, i.e., they convert hydrogen to electricity while emitting only water vapor. While carmakers chased fuel cells more than twenty years ago, the concept is back and looks to have good momentum. Part of the renewed interest is that using hydrogen to replace fossil fuels in heavy industries, such as steelmaking, reduces carbon emissions and boosts energy security by reducing the dependency on natural gas. “Green hydrogen” can be made with renewable energy in devices that use electricity to split water into oxygen and hydrogen. Oil companies appear favorable toward hydrogen also, as the “blue hydrogen” can be made cleanly from natural gas, minimizing methane leaks and allowing carbon emissions to be captured and sequestered.
For over 25 years, Lee Enterprises Consulting has been assisting companies and investors with issues relating to bioenergy, biofuels, biomaterials and chemicals, biotechnologies, and feedstocks. With over 150 consultants, we have the diverse expertise and geographical reach to assist in virtually any bioeconomy project worldwide. These seasoned professionals average over 30 years of industry experience. Our ability to assemble these professionals into multidisciplinary teams allows us to fully integrate a project’s technical, scientific, and regulatory aspects, and combine them with years of hands-on experience. Please take a look at our experts and the services we provide. You will note that most of our experts are also available for ancillary engagements and advice, for specialty engagements like serving as expert witnesses in litigation matters. A recent interview with our top executives is found here. Call us at 1+ (501) 833-8511 or email us for more information.
