Pink Hydrogen: Using Nuclear Energy for Electrolysis<br />By: Eng. Abdullah Marza Hamza<br /><br />Sustainable Development Goals:<br /> Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy<br /> Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure<br /> Goal 13: Climate Action<br /><br />While green hydrogen—produced via electrolysis powered by renewable energy—has received much attention, pink hydrogen offers a lesser-known but highly promising alternative. It is generated using nuclear energy to power electrolysis, creating a low-carbon hydrogen supply without relying on intermittent solar or wind resources.<br /><br />Nuclear power provides consistent, high-output electricity ideal for driving large-scale water electrolysis processes. By utilizing surplus electricity from nuclear reactors during off-peak hours, pink hydrogen production becomes both technically and economically feasible.<br /><br />One of the key advantages of pink hydrogen is its reliability and scalability. Unlike solar and wind, nuclear energy is not weather-dependent, ensuring a steady hydrogen output that can support industrial applications, heavy transport, and energy storage systems.<br /><br />Additionally, next-generation high-temperature reactors can enhance the efficiency of hydrogen production by using thermal energy directly in thermochemical water-splitting cycles. This could reduce the overall energy input and further lower carbon emissions.<br /><br />Despite public concerns about nuclear safety and waste, modern reactor designs and strict regulations ensure high safety standards. Integrating hydrogen production with nuclear facilities also opens new pathways for utilizing nuclear energy beyond electricity generation.<br /><br />As global hydrogen demand grows, pink hydrogen can complement green and blue hydrogen strategies, strengthening energy security and accelerating decarbonization across sectors.<br /><br />Al-Mustaqbal University – The No. 1 Private University in Iraq