Green Hydrogen & Sustainable Technologies
Course Description:
Green hydrogen is emerging as a cornerstone of clean energy transitions across the globe. This course provides an in-depth exploration of green hydrogen production, storage, transport, and its integration with sustainable technologies such as renewable energy, fuel cells, and circular economy solutions.
Through theoretical concepts and real-world case studies, you will gain a strong understanding of the hydrogen economy, its environmental benefits, technical challenges, and applications in sectors like mobility, industry, and energy storage.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Understand the fundamentals of hydrogen as a fuel and energy carrier.
Differentiate between green, blue, and grey hydrogen technologies.
Explore electrolysis methods (e.g., PEM, Alkaline, SOEC).
Analyze hydrogen storage, distribution, and safety mechanisms.
Evaluate sustainable hydrogen applications in transport, power, and industry.
Understand hydrogen’s role in decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors.
Why Take This Course?
Global Relevance: Green hydrogen is at the heart of climate-neutral energy policies worldwide.
Cross-Sector Applications: Learn how hydrogen integrates with solar, wind, battery storage, and fuel cells.
Future-Ready Skillset: Ideal for those aiming to work in clean energy, climate tech, or sustainability leadership.
Practical Knowledge: Get exposed to real projects, challenges, and technologies transforming energy systems.
Key Topics Covered:
- Introduction to Hydrogen Energy
- Properties and significance of hydrogen
- Types of hydrogen (green, blue, grey, turquoise)
- Green Hydrogen Production
- Electrolysis: PEM, Alkaline, and Solid Oxide
- Power-to-Hydrogen (PtH) using renewables
- Efficiency, cost, and technological maturity
- Storage and Distribution
- Compression, liquefaction, and solid storage
- Hydrogen pipelines, tanks, and transport logistics
- Safety and material considerations
- Fuel Cells and End-Use Technologies
- PEMFC, SOFC, and DMFC fundamentals
- Hydrogen-powered mobility (cars, buses, trains)
- Stationary power and off-grid applications
- Sustainable Ecosystems and Circularity
- Hydrogen hubs and integrated energy systems.
- Role in balancing grids and seasonal storage.
- CO₂ neutrality and life cycle analysis (LCA)
- Global Strategies and Case Studies
- India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission
- Projects from Germany, EU, Japan, and USA
- Private-sector innovation and investment
Assessment and Activities:
✔️ Hydrogen production method comparison worksheet
✔️ Case study analysis of hydrogen-powered transport system
✔️ Final quiz on electrolysis, fuel cells, and safety standards
