Energy code - Hydrogen

The French Energy Code defines hydrogen as a gas composed of dihydrogen molecules produced industrially. It distinguishes between renewable hydrogen, produced via electrolysis using renewable energy, and low-carbon hydrogen, which meets specific emission thresholds but doesn’t fully qualify as renewable. Carbon-based hydrogen, not meeting these criteria, is excluded from decarbonization goals. The code aims to promote hydrogen production with minimal carbon emissions supporting France's broader environmental objectives.

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