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HyCS®-Technology: simple and effective

Reduction and Oxidation

At its core, HyCS® technology consists of the reduction and oxidation of iron (Fe): 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.

First commercial units available

Our hydrogen compact storage technology (HyCS®) has been demonstrated and proven since early 2022. First commercial units are already available from 2023. Our 20-foot standard containers will be available by 2024. Solutions for large-scale applications are being designed on client’s request.

Highest storage density

The HyCS® process principle offers numerous advantages compared to conventional H₂ storage. The graph shows: More than 2 kWh of hydrogen can be stored in one litre of HyCS® storage. This is about 2.5 to 5 times as much as in a pressure vessel (700/350 bar). And twice as much as can be stored with liquid hydrogen, in metal hydrides or similar approaches (LOHC). This makes the HyCS® storage system the most compact of all energy storage systems – of course also significantly more compact than Li-ion batteries (factor 10).

Best efficiency

Smart integration, especially with steam driven electrolysis (SOEC) and SOFC fuel cells, results in long-term power storage efficiencies of up to 100% higher than with alternative systems. HyCS® technology thus reduces H₂ generation and storage costs.

Reduced transport costs

HyCS® technology means:
• Halving the space requirement for H₂ storage
• 2 x as much H₂/truck as in bundles of bottles
• Reduction of H₂ generation and storage costs

Lower CAPEX

For larger storage systems, HyCS® already offers cost advantages. Due to the currently high costs of the reversible SOFC, HyCS® storage units are currently more expensive than electric batteries with a storage capacity of <1 MWhel. Currently, HyCS® storage systems are competitive by the help of investment subsidies, in the medium term they will be by raising cost-cutting potentials.

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