Tackling the Last Mile of Decarbonization: Ana Quelhas on Hydrogen’s Role at EDP Renewables

In this insightful episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Ana Quelhas, Managing Director for Hydrogen at EDP Renewables. Ana dives into the critical role of hydrogen in the global push for decarbonization, focusing on renewable hydrogen’s potential to transform the energy landscape.

Ana shares how EDP Renewables is leveraging hydrogen technology to phase out fossil fuels and fully transition to renewables by 2030. She explains the strategic repurposing of coal power plants into renewable hydrogen hubs, how EDP is leading innovative pilot projects in Brazil and Portugal, and the pivotal importance of infrastructure, policy, and regulation to scale hydrogen projects globally.

Listeners will gain a comprehensive understanding of hydrogen’s role in decarbonization, why it's crucial for hard-to-abate sectors like steelmaking and transportation, and why hydrogen should not be considered a “silver bullet” for all energy needs. Ana also touches on the need for policies that support both hydrogen production and demand, emphasizing the long-term vision required to make hydrogen a reality in the clean energy transition.

Tune in to hear Ana Quelhas' expert insights on renewable hydrogen’s promise, the challenges that remain, and how EDP Renewables is at the forefront of pioneering this crucial energy solution for a sustainable future.

Key Topics Discussed:

• The role of renewable hydrogen in decarbonizing industries like steel and aviation
• How EDP Renewables is repurposing coal plants into hydrogen hubs
• The importance of policy and infrastructure in scaling the hydrogen economy
• Differences between renewable (green) hydrogen and non-renewable (gray) hydrogen
• The global hydrogen market: challenges, opportunities, and future projections
• How EDP Renewables is leading innovative pilot projects in Brazil and Portugal
• Why hydrogen is essential for hard-to-electrify sectors but not a "silver bullet" for all energy needs

Keywords: hydrogen, renewable hydrogen, green hydrogen, decarbonization, energy transition, EDP Renewables, Ana Quelhas, fossil fuel replacement, clean energy, hydrogen infrastructure, policy and regulation, hydrogen economy, climate change, sustainable energy

Links & Resources:

• Learn more about EDP Renewables’ hydrogen initiatives
• Follow Ana Quelhas on LinkedIn

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