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Solar-derived hydrogen might not qualify for the $3/kg US tax credit due to high manufacturing emissions, IEA figures suggest

Emissions during the production of crystalline-silicon modules mean that renewable H2 made from their electricity may not meet the required lifecycle greenhouse gas limits

A maintenance man works on crystalline-silicon solar panels at an array in northern Spain.
A maintenance man works on crystalline-silicon solar panels at an array in northern Spain.Photo: AFP/Getty
Published 14 April 2023, 08:07Updated 14 April 2023, 16:17
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