A distributed zero-carbon
hydrogen network provides for generation, storage, and consumption of zero-carbon
hydrogen. The network is scalable, robust, automated, and real-time responsive. The core of the
system is movement of zero-carbon
hydrogen by various physical means and includes movement of the energy equivalence of zero-carbon hydrogen by conversion of such hydrogen to
electricity. The network provides for tracking of transactions, validation of zero-carbon status, and
artificial intelligence for
overall efficiency of the network and the ability to support production and demand states of hydrogen at different nodes.
Hydrogen can be used for, among other things, fueling light, medium and
heavy duty vehicles, generation of heat and power, conversion to
electricity for
electric vehicle charging, lighting, heating and cooling, or other uses of
electricity, and as a key component in chemical and industrial processes. The preferred implementation is in a membership program for generators and consumers of zero-carbon hydrogen. The
system can also be used by non-members.