At HotCell we undertake design and engineering consultation work for hydrogen production, delivery and storage. We develop or own IP based on electrolyser core design and develop prototypes from prof of concept to production ready.
Our new design of cell is more efficient than conventional alkaline dry cells while maintaining simple construction requirements and basic materials for a durable low maintenance product.
The new design negates the need for external control systems and allows the cell to respond to variable power input and output requirements.
The cell can be installed as a modular system or be scaled individually to suit load demands with no added complexity to auxiliary systems.
Advantages of this system include simple manufacture of components and straight forward assembly. The unit will by nature of its construction be very robust and very low maintenance. Cell performance will not degrade overtime neither will the components of the cell.
Simplicity will be key to cost effective installation making it preferable to conventional dry cells which require bespoke engineering by specialists. All safety redundancy will be built into the cell meaning safety in operation is guaranteed without the complexity of monitoring or override systems.
This cell design is orientated at the domestic market as a boiler for household or commercial use and as a source for green hydrogen for hydrogen fuel cells as well as vehicle systems of various types.
The core design of the cell is different to other plate cells. It can make more efficient use of installation space allowing great overall power density of the system. The internal structure of the electrode bank negates the need for external control systems.
In the last ten years there has been an ever increasing interest in hydrogen technology along with an understanding of its advantages. This is apparent by the number of successful businesses which have emerged in this time. Governments and large international business concerns are becoming more aware of the various ways in which the technology can be applied. All though there has been an increase in awareness of the technology and many businesses are now beginning to supply a rapidly growing market most companies are opening new doors in applications for hydrogen / oxygen. As the transfer of energy is very efficient through the electrolysis process and plate cells are simple and cost effective to produce however the internal cell architecture has not developed at the same rate as the applications side of the market.
It’s the underdeveloped side of the hydrogen technology market where HotCell is orientated; here IP in overall system efficiency is still to be gained which will orientate the cost effectiveness and performance of all applications.
The advantage HotCell design offers is increased efficiency with a manufacturing process which is as simple as the construction of plate cells and using the same materials. The big advantage is in the reduction of auxiliary equipment and control systems a standard plate cell requires to operate, as all these processes are designed into the internal architecture of the Hot Cell design. Instillation would be a fraction of the cost of conventional designs
As conventional hydrogen cell installations are very expensive there aren’t yet domestic market products available for household application as the cost would negate any saving for a considerable time period. Likewise industrial application in the energy sector has been slow because of the complexity and expense. HotCell intends to be the first to overcome these shortfalls in complexity and installation cost across various markets by taking advantage of 10 years of in-depth research and prototype development along with research into market growth and trends to identify what advantages are to be gained from cell core redesign.
As the hydrogen technology market continues to grow hydrogen systems will find their way into national grid renewable energy architecture, internal combustion engine fuel systems, pharmaceutical processes and equipment, medical applications, carbon neutral recycling, material processing and the home. At the moment public concerns are high with regards to the environment and people are now much more open minded about renewable power source technology and how hydrogen will play a part in a multi-faceted solution.
Companies Like Tesla have managed successfully to make alternative power desirable to a large number of customers by aligning to the majorities conscientious environmental opinion but also offering a product which doesn’t compromise the owners life style. People now are looking at renewable energy options as not only realistic but aspirational however they are still limited by cost, this leaves a gap in the market for a product HotCell can develop both for industry and consumer products
Hydrogen technology at every level is starting to find its place in the coming renewable energy grid and fuel delivery systems and the seeds of national infrastructure have been sown by various governments around the world and some of the world’s biggest manufactures are gearing up for new fuel alternatives.
With the market and government thinking moving in the direction of hydrogen technology it is apparent that there is a domestic and commercial product potential. Public knowledge is increasing rapidly about renewable energy and hydrogen technology and that it will be implementation into the national grid architecture as the increase of investment in renewable energy continues to rise. Downstream domestic products from large manufactures will come when the infrastructure is in place to sync these systems with the flexi grid system. Hot Cell can take advantage of this lag time in industrial build up by offering a product that operates on the same principle and offers the same energy saving and environmental advantages but is self-contained and easily installed both in the home and as large scale commercial or industrial infrastructure.