HydroTank

HydroTank aims to provide buildings and micro-grids with a central hydrogen tank that is meant for "peak shaving" so as to reduce electricity prices and the carbon footprint.

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Description

HydroTank is an inovative solution for the enery market that aims to provide a "peak-shaving" solution for all kind of buildings and micro-grids. It consists in a Hydrogen tank equiped with its own Fuel Cell and support battery, along with an energy management system that reads the energy supply data and is capable of autonomously activating the FC, according to specified parameters.

The goal of this solution is to achieve maximum energy efficiency by "peak-shaving" when the electricity prices are too high and the rate of renewable energy sources used on the national grid is low. As a result, the costumer will save money on its electrical bill and reduce its carbon footprint. 

Galp and other energy companies have the chance to create a new market and increase their revenue, since hydrogen is yet to become a popular energy storage method for buildings. In comparison to existent batteries, hyrogen is able to provide more power and store more energy, therefore, it can out-compete batteries in terms of service provided and longevity.

HydroTank aspires to be one of the ground-breaking solutions that pave the way for a sustainable, carbon-free future.

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