Only 7% of planned green hydrogen capacity was commissioned on time, highlighting delays in scaling the clean energy alternative.
Global green hydrogen projects have largely failed to meet development timelines, with just 7% of planned capacity completed on schedule. The sector, once touted as a solution for hard-to-abate industries like steelmaking and shipping, has struggled with economic and technological hurdles despite renewed interest post-energy crises.
Prior expectations for rapid adoption have repeatedly fallen short, with incremental progress overshadowed by high costs and infrastructure gaps. Analysts had projected faster deployment, but delays persist even in regions like California, where policy support exists.
The shortfall underscores challenges in replacing fossil fuels with hydrogen, potentially slowing decarbonization efforts in key sectors.