Summary
- Profile Type
- Business Offer
- POD Reference
- BODE20240122024
- Term of Validity
- 24 January 2024 - 23 January 2026
- Company's Country
- Germany
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement
- Investment agreement
- Outsourcing agreement
- Supplier agreement
- Targeted Countries
- All countries
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General information
- Short Summary
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A German company offers a flexible and efficient energy storage system based on hydrogen and iron oxide.
The company is looking for new partners using the H2 storage system
- to store renewable energy,
- to transport H2 even over lang distances,
- to optimise the load management and energy availability of hydrogen plants and power-to-power systems
- for a safe supply of hydrogen for hydrogen-powered ships and hydrogen-fuelled industrial burners. - Full Description
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The German technology company, based in Saxony, is an independent private company. It’s headquarter is situated in Dresden, the demonstration plant is located nearby.
Its business and development activities are focused on hydrogen-based energy storage and H2 transport systems in 20’ containers. The storage technology and design are available and can be individually adapted to different client's needs. Therefore, it plans and develops solutions for compact and long-term energy storage for transport, decentralized re-electrification with combined heat and power and peak shaving, as well as for the future mobility.
Its technology consists of the reduction and oxidation of iron: During storage loading, the iron oxide is reduced by the added hydrogen. Steam is released and can be used again in electrolysis. During discharge, steam is fed at the point of use, which can also come from the exhaust gas of a regeneration unit. This oxidizes the Fe and H₂ is provided.
This leads to a very compact, efficient, safe and sustainable storage.
Between mid-2022 and mid-2023, the process has been validated in practical tests in a 20 kWh unit. A recognised certifier has confirmed it with an "Approval in Principle".
Since Q3 2023 the pilot facility is upgraded to a 250 kWh unit. The storage capacity is 7,5 kg H2, the volume of the storage system is 100 litres.
From 2024 the following larger units will be available:
• 1000 l / 3 MWh / 90 kg H2
• 20’ container: 6000 l/ 20 MWh / 600 kg H2, weight: 18 t
• 20’ container: 6000 l / up to 30 MWh / up to 900 kg H2, weight: 32 t
Examples for use cases:
• H2 transportation from centralized or decentralized producers to decentralized consumers
With its technology, energy can be supplied from wind farms and solar plants to, for example, a medium-sized company to use it in its manufacturing processes. The modular transport units can be used without major technical adjustments to the connected systems.
• H2 transportation over long distances
Its storage systems can be transported by trucks, ships, and rail, e. g. from solar power plants in the desert to Europe.
• Decentralized energy storage for energy producers and enterprises
By optimally integrating the storage unit with a SOEC as well as with a SOFC, the technology can achieve significantly higher efficiencies. This is made possible on the one hand by recycling heat from the charging process into the electrolysis and thus effectively increasing the efficiency of the electrolysis to up to90 %, and on the other hand by using the hot exhaust gas from the fuel cell for discharging the storage tank.
• Hydrogen engines for ships
The storage systems could provide hydrogen continuously on demand. Thanks to their high density, ease of handling and the fact that they are not dangerous goods, they can be easily accommodated in the engine room of a ship.
• Hydrogen supply für industrial burners
The storage systems could provide hydrogen continuously on demand – significantly reducing space requirements and risks compared to large hydrogen tanks.
• Off grid supply systems
With 100% self-sufficient energy generation on site and flexible H2 storage, sensitive military and civilian areas can be supplied with energy without risky tank farms and without the need for fuel logistics.
The company is looking for longterm partnership in the field of decentralized hydrogen-based energy storage, hydrogen transport or hydrogen supply as fuel. Partnership is envisaged in terms of commercial agreement, supplier agreement, investment agreement or an outsourcing agreement. - Advantages and Innovations
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The technology offers several advantages when compared to other technologies to store H2. It promises a significantly reduced footprint, typically by a factor of 2 to 5, while simultaneously doubling the "electricity-to-electricity" efficiency in the entire chain of "renewable power generation - H2 production - H2 storage - re-electrification." Furthermore, it can lead to cost savings of up to 30% in the process of H2 production. Notably, during the storage loading phase, the water needed for electrolysis is efficiently reclaimed. This feature is particularly beneficial for H2 production in regions with abundant sunshine but limited water resources. Since no hydrogen can escape from the storage systems, they are non-hazardous goods and can be easily transported - even over long distances - by normal means of transport. Due to the minimal hazard potential, permits can usually be issued easily and quickly.
Main advantages of its technology:
• No infrastructure construction requirements -> ready for immediate use
• Energy can be stored for a long time and safely
• Transport over long distances is possible
• More compact, efficient, and economical than conventional methods
• 50 % less space required for H2 storage
• 90 % less water required for H2 production during storage charging
• 100 % higher efficiency in long-term electricity storage
• Market-available, cost-effective, and sustainable materials
• Easier approval procedures
• Quick loading/unloading - Stage of Development
- Available for demonstration
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
- Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- Goal 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
- IPR status
- Secret know-how
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
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Following target group is conceivable:
Producers of renewable energies
• Decentralised large-scale energy consumers
• Hydrogen transport companies
• Hydrogen traders
• Companies using hydrogen-fuelled industrial burner, e. g. brickworks, foundries, steel plants, rolling mills, glass manufacturers, paper manufacturers, operators of food furnaces and blast furnaces
• Shipyards and shipowners of hydrogen-powered ships
• Operators of sensitive military and civilian areas with self-sufficient energy supply
• Hydrogen ICE engine manufacturers
• System integrators who organise and implement the entire process chain for individual applications of power-to-power systems on an industrial scale.
• EPC contractors
The storage technology and design are available and can be individually adapted to different client's needs.
There are several possibilities for cooperation:
- The cooperation partner can receive 20-foot containers for H2 transport and storage as well as loading and unloading units.
- The cooperation partner can acquire a licence base for specific applications and/or markets.
- EPC contractors can obtain basic engineering and the necessary services to build large-scale plants using its IP. - Type and Size of Partner
- Other
- Big company
- SME 50 - 249
- SME 11-49
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement
- Investment agreement
- Outsourcing agreement
- Supplier agreement
Dissemination
- Technology keywords
- 04001006 - Transport and storage of hydrogen
- 04002002 - Hydrogen production
- 04002005 - Generators, electric engines and power converters
- 04005002 - Hydropower
- Market keywords
- 06011 - Energy for Transport
- 06010003 - Energy for Industry
- 06002003 - Power grid and distribution
- 06003010 - Distributed power and grid connection
- 06008 - Energy Storage
- Sector Groups Involved
- Renewable Energy
- Targeted countries
- All countries