Hites Energystorage produces high‑purity green hydrogen by gasifying low‑value forest residues and other biomass at 1,200 °C to generate synthesis gas, which is then steam‑reformed while recovering residual heat for steam generation and biomass drying. The closed‑loop process achieves very high thermal efficiency, reduces electricity use by up to 90 % compared with electrolysis, and cuts net CO₂ emissions by at least a factor of 13 versus conventional methane reforming. Its modular plant design enables cost‑effective hydrogen supply for industrial users and energy storage in regions with abundant biomass and limited renewable power.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Industrial hydrogen production currently relies heavily on electricity-intensive electrolysis or fossil‑based steam reforming, leading to high CO₂ emissions and substantial energy costs, especially in regions with limited renewable power infrastructure.
Solution
HiTES Energystorage generates high‑purity green hydrogen by gasifying low‑value forest residues, green waste, and other biomass at 1,200 °C to produce synthesis gas, which is then steam‑reformed to isolate hydrogen. The process recovers the remaining chemical energy in the gas stream to produce superheated steam for biomass drying and plant heating, achieving a high overall thermal efficiency. Because the feedstock is carbon‑neutral biomass, net CO₂ emissions are reduced by at least a factor of 13 compared with conventional methane reforming, and electricity consumption is an order of magnitude lower than electrolysis. The technology is designed for modular, scalable plants that can operate in areas with abundant biomass and limited grid capacity, providing a cost‑effective source of green hydrogen for transport, industry, and energy storage applications.
Target Audience
Primary customers are industrial hydrogen users, energy utilities, and manufacturers in regions with abundant biomass resources and limited renewable electricity, seeking low‑cost, low‑emission hydrogen production.
Features
- High‑temperature gasification of diverse biomass residues (e.g., forest wood waste, green cuttings, agricultural residues) at 1,200 °C to produce synthesis gas
- Integrated steam reforming that separates hydrogen at >99.9 % purity while utilizing residual gas energy for steam generation and biomass drying
- Closed‑loop thermal design delivering a very high overall plant efficiency and reducing auxiliary electricity demand by up to 90 % versus electrolysis
- Modular plant architecture with a demonstrated pilot scale (400 kg H₂/h) and plans for larger standard units, enabling rapid deployment
- Utilization of by‑product gases (CO, methane) for internal heat recovery, minimizing waste and further lowering operating costs
- Fully CO₂‑neutral feedstock cycle, with emissions limited to electricity used for auxiliary systems, which can be sourced from renewables