Green Hydrogen from Production to Storage: A Specialised Training Course (Online / Remote)
1Summary
Not all hydrogen is created equal. The same molecule can be labelled green, blue or grey depending on how it was made — and that distinction determines whether it actually helps decarbonise transport, industry and power generation, or simply relabels fossil-fuel emissions. Green hydrogen, produced by splitting water with renewable electricity, is the version that matters most for a genuine energy transition, both as a clean fuel and as a way to store renewable power for later use.
This course from Arab British Fellowship Training Academy takes participants through the full green hydrogen chain: how it is produced through electrolysis, how it is stored once made, and where it is already being put to work. Participants leave with a grounded view of green hydrogen's potential to reshape the global energy landscape.
2Objectives and target group
By the End of This Programme, You Will Be Able To
- Explain the fundamentals of green hydrogen production and the key technologies behind it.
- Compare the different green hydrogen storage methods and the challenges each one presents.
- Analyse the economic, environmental and technological factors shaping green hydrogen production and use.
- Evaluate green hydrogen's potential applications across transportation, power generation and industry.
- Assess future trends in green hydrogen development and its role in global decarbonisation.
Target Audience
- Energy engineers and technicians working in hydrogen production, storage or renewable energy.
- Renewable energy developers involved in green hydrogen, wind, solar or storage projects.
- Project managers and policymakers in energy, transport or industry evaluating green hydrogen's role.
- Researchers and academics studying sustainable energy technologies and their integration into energy systems.
- Technology developers and innovators looking to contribute to the green hydrogen sector.
3Course Content
Module 1: Hydrogen Isn't All the Same – Green, Blue and Grey
- Hydrogen as a clean, versatile energy carrier.
- Key differences between green, blue and grey hydrogen.
- Why only green hydrogen aligns fully with net-zero emissions targets.
Module 2: How Electrolysis Actually Splits Water
- The basic principles of water electrolysis for hydrogen production.
- The process of producing hydrogen from renewable electricity at scale.
- The role of electricity in splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen.
Module 3: Electrolyzer Types and Their Trade-offs
- Alkaline electrolyzers versus PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) systems.
- Solid Oxide Electrolyzer Cells (SOEC) and their distinct advantages.
- Matching electrolyzer type to production scale and application.
Module 4: Efficiency, Costs and Pairing Production with Renewable Power
- Key factors affecting electrolysis efficiency and energy consumption.
- Balancing intermittent solar and wind supply with hydrogen production demand.
- Energy management strategies for consistent, efficient green hydrogen output.
Module 5: Why Storing Hydrogen Is Hard
- Why storage is critical for green hydrogen's widespread adoption.
- Challenges posed by hydrogen's low energy density.
- Core issues: safety, cost and storage volume.
Module 6: Storage Technologies – Compressed, Liquid and Metal Hydride
- Compressed hydrogen storage: advantages and limitations.
- Liquid hydrogen storage: benefits and technical considerations.
- Metal hydride storage as an emerging high-density solution.
Module 7: Storage at Scale – Centralised vs Decentralised Systems
- Centralised versus decentralised storage architectures.
- Hydrogen storage's role in supporting renewable grid integration.
- The economics of storage within hydrogen-based energy systems.
Module 8: Green Hydrogen in Power Generation
- Using green hydrogen in power plants for electricity generation.
- Fuel cells as the conversion technology from hydrogen to electricity.
- Hydrogen's role in grid balancing and long-term energy storage.
Module 9: Green Hydrogen in Transportation
- Hydrogen fuel cells in cars, trucks and buses.
- Green hydrogen's role in heavy-duty transport and shipping.
- The outlook for hydrogen-powered trains and aviation.
Module 10: Decarbonising Heavy Industry with Green Hydrogen
- Applications in steel, cement and chemical production.
- Green hydrogen as a substitute for fossil fuels in high-heat industrial processes.
- Green hydrogen as feedstock for synthetic fuels and chemicals.
Module 11: Innovation Pipeline – Materials, Electrolyzers and Fuel Cells
- Advances in electrolysis technology that cut costs and raise efficiency.
- New materials for hydrogen storage and transportation.
- Breakthroughs in fuel cell technology for transport and stationary use.
Module 12: Economics, Policy and the Road Ahead
- The cost structure of green hydrogen production and storage.
- How economies of scale and technology gains will bring costs down.
- Government policy, subsidies and international collaboration shaping green hydrogen's future.