This is incredibly informative! I had no idea about the potential of tidal energy. Thanks for breaking it down so clearly. Excited to see more videos like this!
Thank you so much! I'm glad you found the video informative. Tidal energy is indeed a fascinating topic. Stay tuned for more videos on sustainable energy!
Fantastic video, Sharan! Geothermal energy is so fascinating. Can you do a deep dive on the environmental impacts and benefits of each of these energy sources next?
Thanks for the kind words! That's a great suggestion. I'll definitely consider making a detailed video on the environmental impacts and benefits of these energy sources. Stay tuned!
Great content as always! The section on hydrogen energy was eye-opening. What do you think are the biggest challenges to implementing these technologies on a large scale?
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the section on hydrogen energy. Implementing hydrogen energy on a large scale indeed comes with several challenges. One of the biggest hurdles is the development of infrastructure for production, storage, and distribution. Additionally, the cost of producing green hydrogen is currently quite high, as it requires a significant amount of renewable energy. There are also technical challenges related to the efficiency of conversion and storage. However, advancements are being made, and with continued research and investment, these obstacles can be overcome. I'll be diving deeper into these challenges in an upcoming video. Stay tuned, and thanks for watching!"
Mentioning hydrogen as a clean fuel omits the fact that >95% of current hydrogen is made from fossil fuels and is dirtier than just burning natural gas in the 1st place. In addition, when the other >5% of hydrogen is made from Solar and Wind most of the energy is lost in converting and a great deal of the produced hydrogen used for transportation is delivered in diesel-pulled tube trailers. To move the same amount of energy as a diesel tanker it takes 16 hydrogen tube trailers.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment! You bring up valid points regarding the current state of hydrogen production. However, I'd like to address a few aspects to provide a more comprehensive picture: Current Hydrogen Production: It is true that over 95% of hydrogen is currently produced from fossil fuels through methods like steam methane reforming, resulting in significant CO2 emissions. This is often referred to as "grey hydrogen." However, the industry is actively moving towards producing "green hydrogen" using renewable energy sources, which, although currently a small percentage, is expected to grow significantly with advancements in technology and increased investment. Efficiency of Electrolysis: While the efficiency of converting renewable energy to hydrogen via electrolysis can result in energy losses, ongoing research is improving these processes. Innovations in electrolysis technology are increasing efficiency and reducing costs, making green hydrogen more viable. Transportation: Your point about the inefficiency of transporting hydrogen in diesel-pulled tube trailers is well taken. However, it is important to note that this method is not the only way hydrogen is transported. Advances in hydrogen storage and distribution, such as pipeline transport and liquid hydrogen carriers, are being developed to improve efficiency and reduce carbon footprints. Comparative Impact: While it's true that the current hydrogen production methods are not entirely clean, the potential for hydrogen to become a major player in the clean energy landscape lies in its future developments. Green hydrogen, when scaled up, can provide a sustainable and low-emission alternative.
@@unraveltalks Green hydrogen is a viable option to make ammonia for fertilizer and steel manufacturing applications and can be clean if the hydrogen is produced and consumed on-site. Taking clean energy, converting it to hydrogen then compressing, transporting, distributing, and filling up tanks so you can convert it back to electricity has massive losses and makes no sense. The only reason hydrogen is promoted is to support the fossil fuel cartels and make as much economic/environmental sense as direct carbon capture another fossil fuel propaganda tool
This is incredibly informative! I had no idea about the potential of tidal energy. Thanks for breaking it down so clearly. Excited to see more videos like this!
Thank you so much! I'm glad you found the video informative. Tidal energy is indeed a fascinating topic. Stay tuned for more videos on sustainable energy!
Fantastic video, Sharan! Geothermal energy is so fascinating. Can you do a deep dive on the environmental impacts and benefits of each of these energy sources next?
Thanks for the kind words! That's a great suggestion. I'll definitely consider making a detailed video on the environmental impacts and benefits of these energy sources. Stay tuned!
Great content as always! The section on hydrogen energy was eye-opening. What do you think are the biggest challenges to implementing these technologies on a large scale?
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the section on hydrogen energy. Implementing hydrogen energy on a large scale indeed comes with several challenges. One of the biggest hurdles is the development of infrastructure for production, storage, and distribution. Additionally, the cost of producing green hydrogen is currently quite high, as it requires a significant amount of renewable energy. There are also technical challenges related to the efficiency of conversion and storage. However, advancements are being made, and with continued research and investment, these obstacles can be overcome. I'll be diving deeper into these challenges in an upcoming video. Stay tuned, and thanks for watching!"
Mentioning hydrogen as a clean fuel omits the fact that >95% of current hydrogen is made from fossil fuels and is dirtier than just burning natural gas in the 1st place.
In addition, when the other >5% of hydrogen is made from Solar and Wind most of the energy is lost in converting and a great deal of the produced hydrogen used for transportation is delivered in diesel-pulled tube trailers. To move the same amount of energy as a diesel tanker it takes 16 hydrogen tube trailers.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment! You bring up valid points regarding the current state of hydrogen production. However, I'd like to address a few aspects to provide a more comprehensive picture:
Current Hydrogen Production: It is true that over 95% of hydrogen is currently produced from fossil fuels through methods like steam methane reforming, resulting in significant CO2 emissions. This is often referred to as "grey hydrogen." However, the industry is actively moving towards producing "green hydrogen" using renewable energy sources, which, although currently a small percentage, is expected to grow significantly with advancements in technology and increased investment.
Efficiency of Electrolysis: While the efficiency of converting renewable energy to hydrogen via electrolysis can result in energy losses, ongoing research is improving these processes. Innovations in electrolysis technology are increasing efficiency and reducing costs, making green hydrogen more viable.
Transportation: Your point about the inefficiency of transporting hydrogen in diesel-pulled tube trailers is well taken. However, it is important to note that this method is not the only way hydrogen is transported. Advances in hydrogen storage and distribution, such as pipeline transport and liquid hydrogen carriers, are being developed to improve efficiency and reduce carbon footprints.
Comparative Impact: While it's true that the current hydrogen production methods are not entirely clean, the potential for hydrogen to become a major player in the clean energy landscape lies in its future developments. Green hydrogen, when scaled up, can provide a sustainable and low-emission alternative.
@@unraveltalks Green hydrogen is a viable option to make ammonia for fertilizer and steel manufacturing applications and can be clean if the hydrogen is produced and consumed on-site. Taking clean energy, converting it to hydrogen then compressing, transporting, distributing, and filling up tanks so you can convert it back to electricity has massive losses and makes no sense.
The only reason hydrogen is promoted is to support the fossil fuel cartels and make as much economic/environmental sense as direct carbon capture another fossil fuel propaganda tool