This R&D initiative focuses on advancing safe, compact, and energy-efficient hydrogen storage technologies. By leveraging metal hydrides as a solid-state storage solution, the project addresses challenges associated with conventional high-pressure or cryogenic systems – such as safety, bulk, and cost—through the exploration of novel metal alloys and their hydrogen absorption/desorption capabilities.
Solutions
This innovation delivers advanced hydrogen storage systems tailored for the clean energy transition. It enables wider deployment of hydrogen across fuel cell vehicles, stationary energy systems, and industrial applications by offering compact, secure, and high-density storage options.
Key Challenges Addressed
- Infrastructure & Adoption Barriers: Traditional hydrogen storage methods are large, costly, and raise safety concerns. Metal hydrides offer a safer, more efficient, and user-friendly alternative.
- Renewable Energy Integration: Stores excess energy from intermittent renewables as hydrogen, stabilizing grid performance and enabling long-term energy use.
- Transport Efficiency: Metal hydride systems simplify hydrogen logistics, enhancing transport safety and cost-efficiency.
- Industrial Decarbonization: Supports industries in adopting hydrogen by providing reliable and scalable storage solutions.
Application Areas:
- Transportation: Hydrogen-powered vehicles (land, sea, air), including drones and public transit
- Stationary Power: Grid-scale energy storage, residential backup systems, and distributed generation
- Industrial Uses: Hydrogen supply for refining, ammonia synthesis, metallurgy, and chemical processing
- Portable Energy: Power sources for off-grid equipment, mobile generators, and specialized electronics