Green Hydrogen Roadmap in Uruguay
The ambitious decarbonization goals for 2050, established at a global level, lead to the need to promote accelerated and significant changes with respect to both the energy sources utilized and the use of raw materials consumed in different industrial processes.
In this context, green hydrogen with its capacity to decarbonize different uses, has positioned itself as an energy vector of great relevance in the global agenda, especially for those sectors where decarbonization through renewable energies or direct electrical energy is complex.
Uruguay has completed the first stage of its energy transformation, starting by decarbonizing its electric matrix, with 97% renewable energy between 2017 and 2020. The second stage of the energy transformation includes, among other challenges, the decarbonization of the rest of the energy sector and raw materials and the development of a hydrogen economy for both the local market and for export.
After a process of analysis and exchange with relevant national and international actors, it is concluded that Uruguay has very good conditions for the development of green hydrogen and its derivatives. Based on this conclusion the present roadmap to 2040 is proposed.
The “Green Hydrogen Roadmap in Uruguay” is available for consultation until 15 August. Available soon in English.
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