A hydrogen storage plant has begun operations in Greece. Innovative technology will be able to charge tiny automobiles using the “future fuel” – hydrogen – using solar energy and drinking water.
The project is 90% Greek development, and there is already international interest. According to the journal, the technique allows for less reliance on fossil resources.
The station is in the Athens metropolitan area. It is a container with a solar panel with a capacity of 22 kilowatts put on the roof and connected to drinking water. The process of electrolysis of water, in which the component molecules of water dissolve into hydrogen and oxygen, produces the energy generated by photovoltaics. Hydrogen is kept at a pressure of 16 bar and discharged freely into the environment. The hydrogen may then be utilized to charge hydrogen bicycles utilizing specific technology. After two to three minutes of charging, the battery can cover a distance of 145 kilometers.
The unique approach achieves zero pollution and noise, which sets it apart from previous hydrogen storage methods.
The station has a hydrogen storage capacity of 120 cubic meters. At the next stage of the project, hydrogen-powered scooters and golf carts will be able to be charged.
The hydrogen storage station’s capacity will be increased, allowing bigger vehicles such as trucks, buses, and trash trucks to be charged.
