Akademik Məlumat İdarəetmə Sistemi
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, vol.139, pp.280-290, 2025 (SCI-Expanded)
This study explores the dynamic relationship between hydrogen energy adoption and economic growth in China, aiming to address a critical gap in understanding how emerging markets can leverage clean energy transitions to achieve sustainable development. Despite growing global attention, the mechanisms through which hydrogen energy affects economic trajectories in rapidly developing economies remain insufficiently examined. This study empirically assesses the impact of hydrogen energy deployment on China's economic performance over the period 1990–2024. Using the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) to address endogeneity and dynamic panel bias, the analysis yields five key findings. First, hydrogen energy consumption has a significant positive effect on GDP growth. Second, investment in hydrogen infrastructure is strongly associated with increased productivity in the industrial sector. Third, the adoption of hydrogen technologies helps reduce carbon emissions without hindering economic growth. Fourth, innovation in hydrogen energy generates spillover effects that drive progress in other renewable energy sectors. Fifth, economic volatility decreases as clean energy integration deepens over time. These findings highlight the critical role of hydrogen energy as both a driver of economic resilience and a foundation for long-term sustainability. The results suggest that policymakers should prioritize strategic investments and regulatory frameworks to support hydrogen technologies and accelerate clean energy transitions in emerging markets such as China.