Hydrogen Energy Horizon: Balancing Opportunities and Challenges

The future of energy is of global concern, with hydrogen emerging as a potential solution for sustainable energy development. This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the current hydrogen energy landscape, its potential role in a decarbonized future, and the hurdles that need to be overcome for its wider implementation. The first elucidates the opportunities hydrogen energy presents, including its potential for decarbonizing various sectors, in addition addresses the challenges that stand in the way of hydrogen energy large-scale adoption. The obtained results provide a comprehensive overview of the hydrogen energy horizon, emphasizing the need to balance opportunities and challenges for its successful integration into the global energy landscape. It highlights the importance of continued research, development, and collaboration across sectors to realize the full potential of hydrogen as a sustainable and low-carbon energy carrier.