Long Duration Energy Storage
Utilizes the energy density of the hydrogen molecule for long term energy storage. More cost efficient and economically viable then a lithium-ion battery or hydro-pumped storage.
Transforming Wasted Energy into Value
Utilizes off-peak, surplus grid electricity Energy that would otherwise be wasted, or sold at negative prices. Converts surplus clean electricity into hydrogen fuel. Acts as a storage medium for low-value energy, effectively increasing its value.
Grid Reliability and Peak Demand Management
Hydrogen storage enables dispatchable power respond rapidly and reliably to peak demand events.
Decarbonization
Reduces reliance on fossil-fueled peaking plants. Cuts emissions by replacing natural gas peakers during high demand.
Economic and Environmental Benefits
Mitigates high electricity price spikes. Delivers cost predictability during peak hours. Supports Ontario’s net-zero carbon goals Aligns with provincial and federal climate targets.
Addressing Efficiency Concerns
Lower efficiency offset by the low cost of input energy. Although round-trip efficiency is lower, energy input is inexpensive or even negatively priced, resulting in overall economic viability. Cost-effective seasonal and daily energy storage solution. Hydrogen provides long-duration storage that batteries economically cannot.
- Opportunity to generate incremental revenue and diversify tax base to support municipal services
- Attract investment, create jobs and stimulate local businesses through construction and operations
- Add innovative and leading approach to solve for energy transition
- Implement one of the first hydrogen peaking generation plants in North America
- Upgrade local infrastructure (i.e. transmission lines and substations) to benefit the entire community
- Create a Hydrogen Innovation Centre or Centre of Excellence for the implementation of hydrogen generation
- Current H2 utilizes the grid during off-peak hours. This is when the grid is supplied by clean energy sources such as renewables, hydro, and nuclear
- The clean grid electricity is used in our electrolyzer to create green hydrogen
- The hydrogen is then stored under high-pressure or liquified to be stored for later use during peak hours
- During peak hours the stored hydrogen is used as fuel for our 100% hydrogen burning turbines
- The turbines generate electricity to be returned to the grid, offering a clean energy solution for grid balancing
