Accelerating Clean Hydrogen

Which countries are leading the way with hydrogen?

A hydrogen pump is displayed at the National Hydrogen Association's (NHA) annual convention in Long Beach, California.

Europe and Japan have the most patent filings for hydrogen. Image: REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Ian Shine
Senior Writer, Forum Agenda
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Where is hydrogen innovation happening the fastest?
Where is hydrogen innovation happening the fastest? Image: Hydrogen Patents for a Clean Energy Future

Europe and Japan are leading the pack in terms of hydrogen patent numbers, closely followed by the US,
Europe and Japan are leading the pack in terms of hydrogen patent numbers, closely followed by the US, Image: IEA

The automotive sector was the area of transport with the biggest jump in hydrogen-related patent filings.
The automotive sector had the biggest jump in hydrogen-related patent filings. Image: Hydrogen Patents for a Clean Energy Future
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