Hydrogen-powered skyscraper set for Egypt's new capital

Egypt’s ‘New Administrative Capital’ is planning to power a skyscraper with hydrogen. The Forbes International Tower, a 240-meter-tall office building, aims to achieve a net-zero carbon footprint. The building will be powered by 75% hydrogen and 25% photovoltaics, eliminating the need for a traditional power grid. The construction will use materials with low-embodied carbon, reducing its carbon footprint by 58%. The skyscraper will also feature water recycling and treatment systems to reduce freshwater demand. The developer aims to achieve a net-negative carbon vision for the building over its lifetime and become the first skyscraper to register for a Zero Carbon Certificate. Hydrogen is an underutilized but potentially clean and renewable energy source. Magnom Properties has signed an agreement to explore using LOHC technology as the power source for the building. Other architects are also exploring alternative power sources to meet the energy needs of high-density environments. The New Administrative Capital, a sustainable satellite city near Cairo, is attracting domestic and international companies. The project is estimated to cost around $58 billion.