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Power-to-X and Hydrogen Economy

Power to X (PtX) is one of the most critical technologies for achieving a climate neutral and sustainable future. It transforms renewable electricity into valuable products such as hydrogen, fuels, or chemicals. By converting green power into storable and transportable forms, PtX bridges the gap between sectors that are hard to electrify and uneven supply of renewable energy.

PtX enables deep decarbonization across industry, mobility, and heating. It allows surplus renewable energy to be stored as green hydrogen or synthetic fuels, reducing dependency on fossil resources.

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PtX as an enabler of international collaboration

Beyond the technology itself, PtX also strengthens energy independence and global cooperation. Countries with plenty of renewable energy can export green fuels instead of fossil ones, creating new jobs and helping ensure a fair energy transition around the world. ISC3 actively drives global capacity development, equipping countries worldwide to implement sustainable PtX solutions and accelerate the clean energy transition.

In Uruguay, ISC3 equipped government leaders with practical knowledge across the entire PtX value chain, directly supporting the country’s national hydrogen roadmap. The results culminated in the White Paper “Hydrogen Economy and Sustainability: Towards a PtX Roadmap for Uruguay,” now guiding policy and investment toward a climate-neutral economy.

In Morocco, ISC3 trained national trainers, equipping them to integrate Sustainable PtX principles across universities and industry and establishing a robust, self-sustaining network of experts to drive the country’s decarbonisation and innovation efforts.

Further Resources

Factsheet: Sustainable Chemistry and Renewable Power-to-XWhitepaper: Hydrogen Economy and Sustainability: Towards a PtX Roadmap for Uruguay (accessible text)Factsheet Series on Focus Topic: Renewable Energy & Sustainable Chemistry: Towards a sustainable PtX roadmap for UruguayWhitepaper: Circular Economy for Renewable Energy Technologies - Photovoltaic Modules and Wind Turbine Rotor BladesFactsheet: PtX in Morocco

PtX offers the opportunity to significantly cut the environmental impact of energy and industrial systems by enabling low-emission fuels, reducing fossil dependency, and supporting circular, climate-neutral value chains (SDG 7, 9, 13).

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