Wastewater boosts green hydrogen prospects
Using wastewater for hydrogen production could cut water treatment costs by 47%.
Why it matters
- Wastewater can replace clean water in hydrogen production, cutting costs and improving sustainability.
- Solves a key issue in hydrogen fuel: clean water dependency.
By the numbers
- 47% cut in water treatment costs.
- 62% drop in energy costs for water treatment.
- System lasts over 300 hours without issues.
The big picture
- Green hydrogen can decarbonize industries like steel and fertilizer.
- Wastewater plants offer a widespread water source for hydrogen.
What they're saying
- Study published in Water Research (Sept. 24).
- Industry testing underway for larger-scale use.
Caveats
- Research in testing phase; real-world results may vary.
What’s next
- Scaling up with industry partners.
- Exploring pretreated seawater for hydrogen production.