Clyde Hydrogen Systems

Clyde Hydrogen Systems is a technology company, spun out from the University of Glasgow in February 2023, that is developing systems for green hydrogen production. The company is built upon 13 years of research by Professor Mark Symes and Dr. Lee Cronin's teams at the university. It aims to commercialize a novel approach to electrolysis that separates the production of hydrogen and oxygen, a process termed "decoupled electrolysis". This technology is designed to safely deliver high-pressure green hydrogen at a low cost by efficiently using intermittent renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, without the need for mechanical compression.

The company's core technology involves a two-stage process: an electrochemical reductor generates a reduced mediator solution, and a separate catalytic hydrogen generator produces high-pressure hydrogen gas from this solution. This architecture allows hydrogen and oxygen to be produced at different times, rates, and locations, which enhances safety by preventing the mixing of the two gases and offers greater operational flexibility. Clyde Hydrogen has achieved significant technical milestones, including the continuous production of hydrogen with its 'Beta' prototype and generating hydrogen at pressures exceeding 100 bar.

The company serves the renewable energy and green hydrogen markets. Its business model focuses on developing and eventually manufacturing its proprietary electrolyser systems at scale. Clyde Hydrogen has secured over £1 million in pre-seed funding from the investment firm Zinc, the University of Glasgow, and several angel investors, supplemented by grants from the Scottish Government's Hydrogen Innovation Scheme and the Net Zero Technology Centre. The leadership team includes Chairman Dr. Jos Trehern and CEO James Peck, who previously served as Chief Customer Officer at ZeroAvia. The company plans to deliver a fully integrated pilot system in late 2025 and aims for a commercial demonstrator by 2027.

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