Surrey H2
DRIVING A HYDROGEN BASED ECONOMY.
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SurreyH2 is a spin-out from the University of Surrey, built upon an extensive foundation of over two decades of research in the fields of renewables, hydrogen, and fuel cell technology. The company was co-founded by Paul Hodgson and Dr. Enass Abo-Hamed, who serves as the Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Abo-Hamed brings a significant depth of experience to the venture, having held the position of acting COO at the UK's Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association and co-founding H2GO Power, a company specializing in hydrogen energy storage. Her background underscores a long-standing commitment to advancing hydrogen solutions.
The core of SurreyH2's business is the commercialization of a proprietary method for generating green hydrogen. This technology is centered around a novel process known as chemical looping, which has been developed, validated, and integrated with established water electrolysis techniques. The system is engineered to deliver high-pressure, high-purity hydrogen directly, which addresses a key challenge in the hydrogen supply chain by potentially reducing the need for expensive and energy-intensive compression stages. Specifically, the technology aims to produce hydrogen at pressures of 100 bar or more.
SurreyH2's primary objective is to provide a more efficient, robust, and scalable means of hydrogen production compared to conventional methods. The business model revolves around deploying this technology to accelerate the decarbonization of various sectors, including heavy industry and transportation. By targeting the production of green hydrogen, the company positions itself within the growing market for clean energy solutions, serving clients who require reliable and cost-effective hydrogen to meet their sustainability goals. The company's technology has been recognized with the 2024 Royal Academy of Engineering's Bhattacharyya Award, highlighting its potential for significant industrial impact through academic-industry collaboration.
Keywords: green hydrogen, chemical looping, electrolysis, decarbonization, fuel cells, hydrogen production, energy technology, University of Surrey spin-out, clean energy, high-pressure hydrogen