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What this piece is

A reflection on the affordability gap facing the green hydrogen industry. The piece argues that the biggest barrier to adoption is not technology or regulation but cost — green hydrogen production runs three to eight US dollars per kilogram compared to fossil fuel alternatives. Green Premium Certificates, adapted from the renewables sector’s Guarantees of Origin model, offer a market mechanism to bridge this gap. Originally published on Medium, September 2024.

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What is the core idea?

The green hydrogen industry needs market mechanisms that enable price discovery, facilitate cross-border trade, and allow off-takers to support green hydrogen without requiring direct physical delivery. Green Premium Certificates provide transparency and traceability while creating economic incentives for producers and buyers. The model borrows directly from how Guarantees of Origin work in the broader renewable energy sector.
Last modified on May 6, 2026