Technical Themes

Connected research across the hydrogen value chain

Our four Technical Themes examine hydrogen production, storage and distribution, end use and alternative liquid fuels. Each theme combines a foundational core project with Flexible Fund projects that brings in new ideas, capabilities and applications. Together, the portfolio helps address the challenges in each theme whilst utilizing the cross-cutting themes as a lens into the practical deployment across the value chain.

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Production

Low-carbon hydrogen will only be commercially viable at scale if it can be produced efficiently, reliably and at an acceptable cost.

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Storage & Distribution

Hydrogen has a high energy content by mass but a low energy density by volume under ambient conditions. Exploring different methods and materials to maximise the energy and storage and transport options can ensure hydrogen as an energy vector to meet low carbon energy system needs.

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End of Use

Hydrogen and alternative fuels are most likely to add value where direct electrification is difficult, such as for heavy machinery, high energy industries like glass and steel manufacture or longer distance transportation.

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Alternative Liquid Fuels

Converting hydrogen into an energy-rich liquid or chemical can make it easier to store, transport or use so widening the applications for hydrogen across a number of sectors.

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