This manual discusses the theoretical material on the methods of obtaining, storing hydrogen and the main directions of scientific research in the field of hydrogen energy. A comparison of various methods of hydrogen production was made and prospects for the development of hydrogen energy in Russia and abroad were shown. Recommended for students of all directions of Ural Energy Institute of UrFU . Recommended by the Methodological Council of UrFU as a teaching aid for students studying in the disciplines "Theoretical foundations of non-traditional and renewable energy" and "NPP design" for students of all forms of education in the following areas: 140400. 62 Electricity and electrical engineering; 140100. 62 — Thermal power engineering and heat engineering; 141403. 65 — Nuclear power plants: design, operation and engineering .