A Solar-Hydrogen Economy: Driving the Green Hydrogen Industrial Revolution

The core challenge of our time is to guide the emergence of a new green economy, based on a green industrial system and green growth, and to switch to renewables in power generation. A systemic perspective is needed, focusing on the supersession of one technoeconomic system, based on fossil fuels, by another system, based on hydrogen, renewables, and circular flows.

Format: Hardback
Length: 88 pages
Publication date: 15 November 2022
Publisher: Anthem Press

The core challenge of our time is to guide the emergence of a new green economy, built on a green industrial system and driven by green growth for its widespread adoption. While efforts to transition to renewable energy sources in power generation have made significant progress, they have fallen short of fully transforming energy systems. Attempts to capture the process through carbon taxes or emissions trading schemes have failed to address the dynamic industrial drivers of change, relying on simplistic comparative static economic frameworks that fail to engage with the complex dynamics of the industrial landscape.

A systemic perspective is necessary to address this challenge. We need to shift from a technoeconomic system based on fossil fuels to one that embraces hydrogen, renewable energy, and circular flows. This shift requires a new politics of energy that recognizes the importance of energy manufacturing as a critical component of our industrial civilization's continued survival.

In this new energy landscape, our industrial civilization is maturing and recognizing the pivotal role that energy and energy devices play in its long-term sustainability. The manufacturing of energy and energy devices is becoming increasingly central to our economic, social, and environmental well-being. This shift is driven by a range of factors, including the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the increasing demand for clean energy, and the technological advancements that make renewable energy and energy efficiency more accessible and affordable.

To navigate this transition successfully, we need to adopt a comprehensive and integrated approach. This includes investing in research and development to improve the efficiency and sustainability of energy technologies, promoting the adoption of renewable energy sources, and implementing policies that encourage energy conservation and efficiency. It also requires collaboration between governments, industry, and civil society to address the complex challenges and opportunities that arise from this transition.

In conclusion, the emergence of a new green economy is a critical challenge of our time. By guiding the development of a green industrial system and promoting green growth, we can create a more sustainable and resilient future for ourselves and future generations. However, this transition requires a systemic perspective, a commitment to innovation, and collaboration across all sectors of society.

Weight: 454g
Dimension: 229 x 153 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839986413