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Low-Carbon Hydrogen Production and Use on Farms: European and Global Perspectives

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  • Andrzej Kuranc

    (Department of Power Engineering and Transportation, Faculty of Production Engineering, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 20-612 Lublin, Poland)

  • Agnieszka Dudziak

    (Department of Power Engineering and Transportation, Faculty of Production Engineering, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 20-612 Lublin, Poland)

  • Tomasz Słowik

    (Department of Power Engineering and Transportation, Faculty of Production Engineering, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 20-612 Lublin, Poland)

Abstract

This article examines the growing potential of low-emission hydrogen as an innovative solution supporting the decarbonization of the agricultural sector. It discusses its potential applications on farms, including as an energy source for powering agricultural machinery, producing fertilizers, and storing energy from renewable sources. Within the European context, it considers actions arising from the European Green Deal and the “Fit for 55” strategy, which promote the development of hydrogen infrastructure and support research into low-emission technologies. The article also discusses global initiatives and trends in the development of the hydrogen economy, pointing to international cooperation, investment, and the need for technology standardization. It highlights the challenges related to cost, infrastructure, and scalability, as well as the opportunities hydrogen offers for a sustainable and energy-efficient agriculture of the future.

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  • Andrzej Kuranc & Agnieszka Dudziak & Tomasz Słowik, 2025. "Low-Carbon Hydrogen Production and Use on Farms: European and Global Perspectives," Energies, MDPI, vol. 18(19), pages 1-27, October.
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