Akros Energy Develops Innovative Hydrogen Transport Method Using Potassium Bicarbonate
Akros Energy has initiated the first industrial test of a novel hydrogen storage solution in Rostock-Laage, Germany. By chemically binding green hydrogen to potassium bicarbonate, this method seeks to address transport challenges in the hydrogen economy, potentially enabling significant reductions in CO2 emissions from hydrogen production.
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Akros Energy, a subsidiary of H2Apex, has begun testing a pilot facility in Rostock-Laage that chemically binds green hydrogen with potassium bicarbonate, resulting in potassium formate. This method may provide a more efficient means of transporting hydrogen, which traditionally requires high pressure or extreme cooling.
The National Hydrogen Strategy estimates Germany's annual hydrogen consumption at 2 million tons, primarily from fossil sources, necessitating the development of substantial electrolysis capacity to transition to green hydrogen. Akros aims to position its technology for global hydrogen trade, competing against established methods like ammonia. The company has secured €4.4 million in funding to advance its project FormaPort, and intends to showcase its pilot facility at the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam.
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