Strategic Hydrogen Management: Driving a Sustainable Energy Future

The concept of sustainability and green energy has become increasingly relevant in our lives, especially in the face of climate change and the growing demand for sustainable solutions in the energy sector. Driven by renewable energies, there is a continuous effort to research and develop alternative energy sources and fuels. In this context, the European Union (EU) Strategy for Hydrogen (H) has emerged, placing this source as one of the central pillars in the fight against climate change. Hydrogen is seen as a potential fuel and energy source of the future. However, in addition to political and structural challenges, this new approach also faces significant technical obstacles. With the increase in population and human needs, the need for energy continues to grow. The world population is projected to reach ten billion people by the year 2050 (Tarhan and Çil, 2021). To meet this growing demand and promote a transition to clean energies, many countries are incorporating renewable energy sources into their energy mix, while still relying on fossil fuels. Developed countries are gradually reducing their use of fossil fuels in energy production. Considering that 80 per cent of our daily energy needs are still met by these sources, the complete transition is complex and not immediate, but it is an achievable goal.