As the world searches for more environmentally-friendly fuel sources to reduce carbon emissions, hydrogen has risen to the top as a clean, zero-carbon energy resource to replace traditional fossil fuels. It has the potential to decarbonize several industries and supplement renewable energy sources. It is already being widely adopted in Europe and Asia as an alternative source and will soon become the clean energy choice world wide.
Hydrogen is the most energy dense fuel by mass, which means that a small amount of hydrogen can store large amounts of energy making it highly efficient. It’s also chemically stable and can store energy indefinitely. The ElektrikGreen system safely produces hydrogen on site and stores it at low pressures. It can also produce high pressure for on demand fueling.
A hydrogen-based storage system can provide power for days or even weeks just by adding storage tanks. Our customers can rely on a power source whenever they need it – day, night, summer, or winter. By storing surplus energy in the form of hydrogen you can enjoy a 100% clean, green, long-term storage solution that will continue producing energy for 30 years or more without any loss of performance.
The challenge with renewable energy is that energy production and consumer demand doesn’t always match. Hydrogen storage supports those times you need it most – during the day to save on peak period usage, at night or on cloudy days when the sun shines less and during emergencies when the grid goes down. Taking control of your own energy needs rather than relying on government-regulated utilities ensures that you get what you generate from your own system for when you need it.
The return on investment for a storage system can be calculated using a variety of criteria. Ongoing maintenance and guaranteed life span should be part of the equation. The ElektrikGreen system has very low maintenance and operational requirements. Only a small amount of water is required to generate the hydrogen and a quick annual inspection along with a fluid change and new water filter will keep your system running efficiently all year round.
As more homes add solar and more send excess energy to the grid, utility companies are reconsidering how they compensate or charge to use and store that energy. States across the country are moving away from net metering policies because supply and demand is changing. The days of receiving full retail rates for your solar-generated energy are nearly gone. It won’t be long until you end up paying to have it stored for you. A hydrogen-based storage system can help you continue to save money and reduce impacts of the ever-changing policies that run the grid.
Look for H2GO fueling stations for hydrogen vehicles. Create your own power utilizing the sun at home or fill up at one of our upcoming highway and remote locations.
Hydrogen as an energy carrier has significant advantages over lithium-ion or lead-acid batteries.
Batteries require heat/energy to operate in cold temperatures and performance can be slow
Batteries can overheat and charging capacity is significantly reduced in hot temperatures
Hydrogen energy storage is only limited by the amount of storage tanks stacked in a system
Hydrogen is regenerative and can be stored indefinitely while batteries only last 5-15 years
Batteries increasingly lose capacity over time until they can no longer hold a charge
Batteries are made from “dirty” materials that are not recyclable like water and oxygen from hydrogen
Animation courtesy of the CU Boulder Solar Decathalon Team
ElektrikGreen is now making clean hydrogen energy available to homeowners and businesses.
Let us help you become part of the movement to a cleaner, greener hydrogen future.