Research on the Development of Clean Energy and Pathways towards Green Hydrogen Consumption in Xizang

Chen Hao; Wang Guangpeng; Nie Xiaowei

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1004-3403.2025.12.006

Abstract：In recent years,clean energy has developed rapidly in Xizang.Currently,the region has achieved self-sufficiency in clean energy power supply,but diversified consumption pathways for surplus energy apart from out-ward transportation are still required.Hydrogen,as a clean,zero-carbon,flexible and efficient secondary energy source,is an important type of green fuel for the future.Under the"Dual Carbon"goal in China,the annual demand for hydrogen is expected to reach 130 million tons,and the scale of hydrogen production from renewable energy(green hydrogen)is expected to reach 100 million tons by 2060.Utilizing clean energy such as hydropower to pro-duce green hydrogen and creating a green and carbon-free industry chain of hydrogen is a new opportunity for ener-gy development which is highly promising.Germany and Nepal have already formulated their own hydrogen strate-gies,and China has also established a long-term development plan for hydrogen energy industry.The eastern part of Xizang(East Xizang)is rich in water resources with dense river networks and accelerating hydropower develop-ment,which will provide more clean energy power.In the future,promoting the production of hydrogen from low-cost clean energy sources such as hydropower in East Xizang,and building energy bases and supporting facilities covering the lower reaches of Yarlung Zangbo River to Jinsha River in West Sichuan will not only fully utilize local water resource advantages and expand pathways for clean energy power consumption,but also promote the develop-ment of plateau industries under the constraints of building an ecological civilization highland.This approach will develop a green economy with green industries,achieve high-quality and leapfrog development in East Xizang and contribute to the energy security and realization of"Dual Carbon"goal in China.