INSPIRATION
Hydrogen gas has the highest energy density of all fuels and produces near-zero greenhouse gas emissions (GHG).However, most hydrogen is derived from non-renewable sources in the form of grey and brown hydrogen. In the past decade, developments in renewable energy and fuel cells have pushed the shift to green hydrogen. While cleaner, it also struggles with the problems of low energy conversion
efficiency of fuel cells and challenges in transportation. For these reasons, the developments in green hydrogen focus on improving hydrogen storage, transport, and distribution.
Australian startup Lavo manufactures green hydrogen fuel cells that use solar energy and water to produce electricity. The startup’s patented Lavo Hydrogen Battery System features a metal hydride storage vessel that stores hydrogen.It also contains a lithium-ion battery for fast response time,
thereby making it a hybrid solution. The battery system is durable and operates under wide temperature ranges. As a result, it avoids power outages under extreme weather conditions as well as enables businesses and communities to continuously store energy for days.
ElektrikGreen is a US-based startup that uses green hydrogen to charge fuel cell vehicles. The startup’s at-home refueling station enables charging of FCV by adding a fuel filler to the green hydrogen storage tanks. The technology integrates power conversion, energy storage, predictive management
software, monitoring, and refueling, all in one simple-to-install system. The ElektrikGreen system also supports smart neighborhoods to maximize shared benefits through distributed energy.
