What Does The Expert Say? With Antasena ITS Hydrogen Team

What Does the Expert Say? Would Hydrogen Fuels Be Able to Replace Fossil Fuels?

With Antasena ITS Hydrogen Team

While climate change issues are on the rise, the net zero 2050 agenda deadline is getting closer, and fossil fuels are generally predicted to be depleted by 2060, the world is in a massive panic. But there is one name that is mentioned frequently. You guessed it right! It is hydrogen. Let’s get to know better about Hydrogen from the expert, Indonesia’s first hydrogen car team Antasena ITS Hydrogen Team.

With Climate Change Discussion is on The Rise, Do You Think Hydrogen Fuel is The Solution?

Climate change is partly a product from abundant amounts of carbon dioxide that can cause a greenhouse effect. But where does all this carbon dioxide come from? One of the biggest contributors is fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are composed of hydrocarbons. When we burn it, it will produce carbon dioxide. Although we know fossil fuels are directly damaging the earth we live in, they are still widely used. That’s why hydrogen fuel offers an environmentally-friendly solution to tackle this problem. Hydrogen fuel cells work with a process called “electrolysis”, where hydrogen is separated into protons and electrons to produce electricity. The only by-products of this process are pure water and water vapor which will not harm the environment.

What Makes Hydrogen Fuels a Better Option Than Fossil Fuels?

First thing first, hydrogen can be obtained from renewable sources, such as water and waste. So, it can be said that hydrogen availability is almost unlimited. Second, hydrogen doesn’t produce greenhouse emissions. Therefore, it will not cause damage to the earth. Third, unlike fossil fuels, hydrogen is secondary energy that can be made from the decomposition of coal, natural gas, crude oil, and water. Fourth, if hydrogen is liquefied at a temperature below minus 263°C, the volume will be reduced to 1/800. Hence, if it’s compressed into a high-pressured tank, it will be easier to store and transport.

If Hydrogen Offers So Much, Why is It a Much Less Popular Option than Fossil Fuels? What Are the Challenges?

People are already forming a dependency on fossil fuels because let’s admit it, fossil fuels are a much cheaper option than hydrogen. Moreover, hydrogen stations are not yet accessible for some areas. The other challenge we face is the lack of knowledge about hydrogen. Therefore, for some people, hydrogen was never an option, because they don’t know what hydrogen brings to the table. (VAL)