nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyd968gmewwp6kyqpqy98u6vcmvnxz0vt0z6d37827zxwzt7zy3dxzxr60x9sd9awh62mq8yy789 (nprofile…y789) that seems... an *interesting* plan.
I mean, if you have a lot of renewable generation but a weak grid that can't carry the electricity away to where it's needed, splitting water to extract hydrogen may be a valid alternative to curtailing the generation. But in energy cycle terms, it's shockingly inefficient.
And, hydrogen powered trains need less infrastructure... But not none.
I'd be interested in understanding the thinking behind that decision!
Simon Brooke
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2026-04-18 08:18:42 UTC
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