Rezension
"This exceptionally well-structured book provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of the hydrogen sector, offering a pragmatic, balanced, and candid perspective on its opportunities and challenges. It successfully bridges the gap between the technical realities of hydrogen science and technologies and the broader political, industrial, economic, and societal dimensions of the energy transition. Importantly, it goes beyond technology to highlight the people, institutions, policies, and strategic decisions that will ultimately shape hydrogen’s role in the global energy landscape of the future.”Prof. Dr. Bruno G. Pollet, Executive Vice-President of the International Association for Hydrogen Energy (IAHE), President of the IAHE Clean Hydrogen Division
“The Hydrogen Age offers a thorough presentation of the relevant factors for hydrogen in 2026. Robert Atkinson brings to any reader, new to the industry or seasoned participant, a strong understanding and realistic view of the benefits, opportunities, and impediments for inserting hydrogen and hydrogen technologies in the broader global energy mix.”Frank Wolak, President and CEO Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association USA
“The Hydrogen Age” by Robert Atkinson is a comprehensive compilation of the diverse, competing issues – ranging from science and technology to economics – that shape hydrogen applications across the entire value chain. The book inspires to further deep dive into the various topics to enhance the understanding of them in greater detail. Essential reading for anyone in energy policy or investment."Roland Schulze, Managerial Adviser/ Conseiller de Direction Low Carbon Energy Technology - Energy Department, European Investment Bank (EIB)
"Hydrogen has never suffered from a lack of promises. What has been missing is an unsentimental reality-check of where it really makes sense. Robert Atkinson provides one. The Hydrogen Age is technically literate, economically hard-headed and above all refreshingly free of evangelism. Its strength lies in separating what is possible from what is useful — and in showing that hydrogen will matter most when we no longer need to keep explaining why. This book was needed.“Juergen Pfeiffer, Hydrogen commentator and moderator; Host of ‘The Hydrogen Elevator’ Podcast
"Timely, honest and forward looking, this book gives Hydrogen the reckoning it needs, balancing the fundamentals with a clear eye view of the future. Highly recommended whatever your background"Kerry Ann Adamson, Head of Hydrogen consulting, Capgemini
