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Social acceptance of green hydrogen in European Union and the United Kingdom: A systematic review

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  • Maketo, Lydia
  • Ashworth, Peta

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This paper presents the results of a systematic review on social acceptance of green hydrogen in European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK). The study found that key factors influencing hydrogen acceptance are knowledge, information provision, trust, communication, cost, safety, environmental and climate issues, experience with technology and socio-demographic characteristics. The reception of green hydrogen across EU and the UK differs and can be categorised as outright rejection, neutrality, or positivity. There is high acceptance of green hydrogen and little evidence of resistance. Most people perceive hydrogen neutrally, without a strong sense of acceptance or rejection. Future research could investigate effective public engagement strategies to address green hydrogen knowledge gaps. Additionally, more qualitative studies are required to provide greater depth and more context-specific insights to understand the complex factors influencing green hydrogen acceptance. We recommend creative financing models to help accelerate the green hydrogen industry.

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  • Maketo, Lydia & Ashworth, Peta, 2025. "Social acceptance of green hydrogen in European Union and the United Kingdom: A systematic review," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 218(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:rensus:v:218:y:2025:i:c:s1364032125005003
    DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2025.115827
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