Types | Hydrogen • methanol • ammonia |
Benefits | Decarbonization of transportation sectors • Hard-to-electrify systems |
Category | Renewable energy |
Pioneered | 1970s |
Derivative | Hydrogen |
Competitors | Other low-carbon alternatives |
Global role | Clean energy landscapes integration |
Primary use | Space travel, transportation |
Technologies | Electrochemical storage • Photovoltaic cells |
Research focus | 1970s and 1980s global oil crisis |