An Overview of Sustainable Aviation & the Hydrogen Economy
Transport of H2 is one of the foremost constraints facing the burgeoning hydrogen economy. Considerable technological advancements have been made in the field of H2 production in order to remove carbon from the process.
The challenge is in transporting Green Hydrogen from the production site to the end-user without adding carbon into the mix or utilizing ground based transport (which negatively impacts natural capital). Trucking, rail, and even pipelines require considerable infrastructure, investment and carbon intensive processes to create and maintain.
Production of one ton of concrete used to construct roadways releases 900kg of carbon into the atmosphere, and production of one ton of steel to construct railways releases 1.85 tons of carbon.
There’s a better way option for transportation of green hydrogen from the production site to the end user utilizing “Green” hydrogen-powered aircraft; Lighter-Than-Air (LTA) aircraft produce zero emissions when powered with electric engines and H2 fuel cells.
Omni-directional VTOL airships, such as the proposed ORCAirships Sustainable Airship Program, can provide transport capability for Green Hydrogen with minimal infrastructure investment due to their low-impact development lifecycle and small operational footprint.
The ideal solution is closer than you might think, it just takes a bit of vision to look up, way up, and see it!
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