The Schulich School of Engineering’s research team has made a significant advancement toward developing more efficient fuel cells that can produce power from hydrogen.
According to a recent assessment by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), G7 states can take the lead in the deployment of a low-carbon and environmentally friendly hydrogen market.
The UK government has provided funds for a group of specialists from the University of Manchester under the direction of Dr. Amir Keshmiri to assist Powerhouse Energy in recovering hydrogen for use in sustainable energy.
The collaboration will support commercial strategies, technology, and capacity-building initiatives for the deployment of low-carbon hydrogen in poor nations.
Securing globally acknowledged patents is essential for achieving “technological independence” and becoming a technical powerhouse for the hydrogen industry, through hydrogen intellectual property rights
The idea would have South Africa export up to 8 million tonnes of clean-burning fuel and its derivatives by 2050 and satisfy local demand of 2 to 5 million tonnes.
