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The lack of systems thinking and interdisciplinarity is killing the hydrogen economy

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Hydrogen’s promise as a transformative energy solution has been consistently unfulfilled. This perspective article suggests that the primary barrier is not necessarily technological, but a systemic failure to apply holistic systems thinking and genuine interdisciplinary collaboration. Through historical analysis and contemporary case studies, we argue that only by integrating technical, economic, policy, and social expertise within a holistic systems framework across the entire value chain can hydrogen overcome its boom-and-bust cycles and become a foundational component of the low-carbon energy future.

Source: Frontiers in Energy Research

DOI: 10.3389/fenrg.2025.1674809

Author: Kumail Marnate

Institution: KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems

Subfield: Energy Engineering and Power Technology

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Climate action

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,077