Social acceptance of green hydrogen in European Union and the United Kingdom: A systematic review

IF 16.3 1区工程技术 Q1 ENERGY & FUELS

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews Pub Date : 2025-05-07 DOI:10.1016/j.rser.2025.115827

Lydia Maketo , Peta Ashworth

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This paper presents the results of a systematic review on social acceptance of green hydrogen in European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK). The study found that key factors influencing hydrogen acceptance are knowledge, information provision, trust, communication, cost, safety, environmental and climate issues, experience with technology and socio-demographic characteristics. The reception of green hydrogen across EU and the UK differs and can be categorised as outright rejection, neutrality, or positivity. There is high acceptance of green hydrogen and little evidence of resistance. Most people perceive hydrogen neutrally, without a strong sense of acceptance or rejection. Future research could investigate effective public engagement strategies to address green hydrogen knowledge gaps. Additionally, more qualitative studies are required to provide greater depth and more context-specific insights to understand the complex factors influencing green hydrogen acceptance. We recommend creative financing models to help accelerate the green hydrogen industry.

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Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 工程技术-能源与燃料

CiteScore

31.20

自引率

5.70%

发文量

1055

审稿时长

62 days

期刊介绍： The mission of Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews is to disseminate the most compelling and pertinent critical insights in renewable and sustainable energy, fostering collaboration among the research community, private sector, and policy and decision makers. The journal aims to exchange challenges, solutions, innovative concepts, and technologies, contributing to sustainable development, the transition to a low-carbon future, and the attainment of emissions targets outlined by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews publishes a diverse range of content, including review papers, original research, case studies, and analyses of new technologies, all featuring a substantial review component such as critique, comparison, or analysis. Introducing a distinctive paper type, Expert Insights, the journal presents commissioned mini-reviews authored by field leaders, addressing topics of significant interest. Case studies undergo consideration only if they showcase the work's applicability to other regions or contribute valuable insights to the broader field of renewable and sustainable energy. Notably, a bibliographic or literature review lacking critical analysis is deemed unsuitable for publication.