The hydrogen generation market is not new, but it is being transformed. The hydrogen generation market includes all production methods, with green hydrogen (via electrolysis) being the fastest-growing segment.

The Hydrogen Rainbow

The [LSI keyword: hydrogen generation market] is often categorized by color. Grey hydrogen: from natural gas via steam methane reforming (SMR), without carbon capture. The hydrogen generation market for "grey" is the largest by volume. Blue hydrogen: from natural gas via SMR with carbon capture and storage (CCS). The hydrogen generation market for "blue" is growing, but still small. Green hydrogen: from water via electrolysis, using renewable electricity. The hydrogen generation market for "green" is the fastest-growing. Pink hydrogen: from nuclear power via electrolysis (or high-temperature electrolysis). The hydrogen generation market for "pink" is a niche. Brown (or black) hydrogen: from coal gasification. The hydrogen generation market for "brown" is used in China. Turquoise hydrogen: from methane pyrolysis (producing hydrogen and solid carbon). The hydrogen generation market for "turquoise" is an emerging technology.

The hydrogen generation market for "SMR" has a lower cost than green hydrogen (currently), but higher CO2 emissions. The hydrogen generation market for "carbon price" (a tax on CO2) will make green hydrogen more competitive. The hydrogen generation market for "low-carbon" hydrogen standards (e.g., EU's delegated act) will define what qualifies as "renewable" hydrogen.

Electrolysis in the Hydrogen Mix

The hydrogen generation market for "electrolysis" (PEM, alkaline, SOEC) is expected to grow rapidly. The hydrogen generation market for "PEM" is favored for its fast response and ability to follow variable renewable power. The hydrogen generation market for "alkaline" is favored for large, steady-state projects. The hydrogen generation market for "SOEC" is favored for high-temperature industrial applications (where waste heat is available). The hydrogen generation market for "centralized" production (large plants) and "decentralized" (on-site) are both growing. The hydrogen generation market for "hydrogen" purity requirements vary by application; fuel cells require high purity (>99.97%), while industrial use may accept lower purity.

As the hydrogen generation market continues to evolve, the focus will be on "cost reduction" of electrolyzers, on "scaling up" of green hydrogen production, and on "integration" with end-use sectors (steel, chemicals, transport). The PEM water electrolyzer market is a key part of this larger hydrogen generation market. The global market is projected to reach USD 411.11 Billion by 2035 . The hydrogen generation market is the supply side of the hydrogen economy, and its transformation from grey to green is essential for achieving net-zero emissions.

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