Hydrogen - What It Is, How We Use It, and Its Future

Explore the fundamentals of hydrogen as an energy carrier in this 25-minute lecture from Stanford University's Understand Energy program. Learn what hydrogen is at the molecular level, examine its current applications across various industries, and discover the potential future role of hydrogen in the global energy transition. Gain insights into hydrogen production methods, storage challenges, and emerging technologies that could make hydrogen a key component of clean energy systems. Understand the economic and technical considerations surrounding hydrogen deployment, including its potential applications in transportation, industrial processes, and grid-scale energy storage. The presentation covers both the opportunities and obstacles facing hydrogen development, providing a balanced perspective on this important energy technology from a leading expert in civil and environmental engineering at Stanford's Precourt Institute for Energy.