Hydrogen is not a panacea for achieving net zero, warn MPs

The role of hydrogen in achieving net zero

The role of hydrogen in achieving net zero

Hydrogen is not a panacea for reaching the Net Zero emissions reductions by 2050 but can grow to become “a big niche” fuel in particular sectors and applications, the Commons Science and Technology Committee concludes in a new report.

The committee argues that hydrogen will likely have a “specific but limited” role in decarbonising sectors, for example where electrification is not possible, and as a means of storing energy.

The MPs urge the government to give the...