AMBARtec enables CHP operators to partially switch to hydrogen – a first step towards climate-neutral municipal heat supply.
20% hydrogen without changing how energy is produced.
'You can add up to 20% hydrogen to natural gas without having to replace the gas engines you already have,' says Matthias Rudloff, the CEO of AMBARtec. 'Our iron oxide-based storage systems are not classified as hazardous materials, so there is no need for them to undergo lengthy approval procedures or to have additional special safety measures in place. Operators of CHP plants only need a discharging unit; the hydrogen is delivered to them in containers via iron nuggets.'
Keep operating costs stable
Adding a maximum of 20% hydrogen has only a very minor impact on operating costs. It is also possible to purchase low-cost hydrogen from AMBARtec's partner network, which is currently significantly cheaper than electrolysis hydrogen. This is recycled hydrogen from a closed-loop system: Numerous companies and research institutions produce hydrogen that is released into the environment unused for technological and economic reasons. AMBARtec's storage systems can absorb it and in this way the hydrogen can bei reused safely and cost-effectively.
Achieving sustainability goals
The gradual conversion of municipal heat supply to climate-friendly hydrogen makes a substantial contribution to enabling cities and municipalities to meet their sustainability obligations. ‘By adding hydrogen in a first step, municipal energy suppliers can also gain initial experience with this energy source without fundamentally changing their operating procedures or requiring high investments. The iron nuggets are transported in conventional 20-foot containers by truck. This means that every municipal utility can be reached easily and quickly,’ says Matthias Rudloff, pointing out further advantages.