Clean Hydrogen

Global efforts to keep the rise in average temperatures within 1.5 degree Celsius are falling short. To achieve this goal, more extensive decarbonization measures are necessary across all sectors of the economy. Clean hydrogen is hydrogen that is produced using methods that result in limited or zero greenhouse gas emissions. Clean hydrogen can be categorized based on its production method, mainly focusing on the environmental impact and the energy source used. Green hydrogen is one category of clean hydrogen and is defined as hydrogen that is produced via electrolysis, powered by renewable energy, such as solar, wind, hydroelectric or geothermal, to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. International Finance Corporation (IFC) is committed to supporting the development of green hydrogen as part of its effort to combat climate change, create jobs and capture new opportunities for growth in emerging markets