Spain is throwing it all at green hydrogen — but investors and experts warn it must learn the lessons from its solar energy fiasco in the early 2010s.
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December 8, 2023
Spain seizes green hydrogen after solar energy fiasco
Green hydrogen startups are mushrooming in Spain but founders ask for sustained support
7 min read
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