Understand hydrogen as an energy resource and its potential as a dynamic solution for a carbon-neutral economy Hydrogen is an energy carrier that can be used to store, move, and deliver energy produced from other sources. It has the potential for high energy efficiency, significant environmental and social benefits, and economic competitiveness. Understanding how hydrogen energy can be produced and provide electricity, carbon free alternative fuels, and storage is crucial. Hydrogen Energy: Principles and Applications provides the information needed by energy resource planners, scientists, engineers, and government officials to make informed energy-related decisions. Divided into three parts, the book opens with an introduction to energy issues, resources, policies for hydrogen, fuel cells and thermodynamic considerations. The second part addresses the practical aspects of hydrogen energy including government programs and safety as well as production processes, utilization, conversion to alternative fuels, transportation and storage. The third part details environmental interactions, ethics, economics and future prospects for development of the hydrogen economy. Covering the fundamentals of hydrogen energy with a thorough and accessible approach, this book: Equips readers with a well-rounded working knowledge of hydrogen energyCovers the latest technological advances, economic considerations, and the role hydrogen plays in a renewable energy economyOffers a pragmatic, real-world perspective rather than focusing on theoretical issuesContains nearly 50 illustrative examples ranging from elementary thermodynamic calculations to optimization applications using linear programming Hydrogen Energy: Principles and Applications is a must-read for those in energy-related fields, particularly environmental engineering students and professionals, energy leaders and policymakers.