Hydrogen as an energy source of the future – driving the energy transition with Hexagon Purus

As early as the 19th century, the chemist Sir William Grove recognized the potential of hydrogen and oxygen to generate electricity through their reaction – the birth of the fuel cell. Since then, research has developed considerably and today hydrogen is a key technology for a sustainable energy future. Technical breakthroughs in electrolysis and fuel cell technology have driven basic research into hydrogen, making its industrial use increasingly efficient and practical.

Forecasts for hydrogen show that its use will continue to increase over the coming decades. Hydrogen still has enormous potential, particularly as a link between renewable energy generation and applications that are difficult to electrify. New technologies and a growing infrastructure could unlock hydrogen's full potential as a universal energy source and bring significant benefits for other sectors, such as:

• Integration in agriculture for agricultural machinery or in fertilizer production
• New mobility concepts such as hydrogen-powered drones or air cabs
• International energy exports, as countries with abundant renewable energy (e.g. Australia, Chile, the Gulf States) could export hydrogen as “green oil” and thus create a global market
• The development of new technologies, such as advances in hydrogen storage, for example using solid or liquid carriers, could make its use even more flexible and efficient
• The decarbonization of sectors that are difficult to electrify, from mining to high-temperature processes in the cement industry

Thanks to this long history of innovation and ongoing research, a wide range of applications for hydrogen are on the rise, particularly through modern storage and transportation solutions.
Hexagon Purus is leveraging these developments to offer and drive forward pioneering hydrogen storage solutions to meet the energy needs of multiple sectors while helping to reduce emissions. Our high-performance type 4 high-pressure tanks and flexible transport systems are specifically designed to make the most out of hydrogens benefits - from carbon-neutral energy generation to efficient sector coupling - and actively support the energy transition.

If hydrogen is not produced at the point of use, it must be stored and transported. Transportation is either via gas networks or, more commonly, in tanks of various types and sizes.
Hexagon Purus offers advanced hydrogen storage and transportation solutions that contribute significantly to the development of a sustainable hydrogen economy. As the world's leading supplier of type 4 high-pressure tanks, the company provides lightweight, durable and safe storage solutions suitable for both mobile and stationary applications. These tanks, made from a robust combination of plastic lining and fiber composites, are highly corrosion-resistant, enabling the storage of hydrogen at pressures of up to 950 bar and are characterized by high efficiency and performance.
Hexagon Purus also offers flexible solutions for the safe and efficient transportation of hydrogen. The modular transport modules are designed for use in a wide range of environments - from hydrogen supply in cities to remote regions. With their lightweight composite construction, these transport solutions minimize overall weight, improving the efficiency and range of hydrogen logistics. The mobile systems are suitable for filling both stationary and mobile filling stations and support the development of a nationwide hydrogen infrastructure.