German startup HYTING has developed a hybrid heating device that uses hydrogen to deliver peak heating demand at low costs.
In a major advancement toward a carbon-free future, German startup HYTING has successfully installed the world’s first hydrogen-based heating system. Installed at a 10-kilowatt capacity, the system is used to heat a 1,000-cubic-meter space in the city of Offenbach, according to a company press release.
In our bid to achieve their net-zero targets, countries are setting up large-scale solar and wind power plants. While these can serve as cleaner sources of electricity, applications such as heating still rely on cheaper fuels like natural gas. Since heating is a large-scale requirement, decarbonizing it can significantly reduce our carbon emissions. Due to its higher energy density, hydrogen can serve as a good replacement for fossil fuels. However, because it is highly combustible, using it in households for heating can be risky. German startup HYTING has simplified this by pairing it with a heat pump, thereby developing a hybrid heating system that delivers the benefits of both. How does it work? Central to HYTING’s approach is the patent-pending catalytic process, which burns hydrogen in the presence of oxygen, without any flame. This reaction produces heat and water vapor as by-products, without carbon, nitrogen, or particulate emissions typically associated with fossil fuels. HYTING’s proprietary technology ensures that hydrogen concentrations remain below flammable levels, making it safe to deploy. When paired with a heat pump, the hydrogen-based unit kicks in during periods of high demand or low ambient temperatures, while the heat pump handles base load. This is not just effective for heating; it also delivers economic benefits by reducing capacity and demand charges. Not just heat pumps, catalytic heating technology can also be combined with other heat sources, such as industrial waste heat, to support decarbonization efforts. HYTING’s hybrid heating system is installed at the customer site. Image credit: HYTING.World’s first installationThe world’s first such installation of a catalytic hydrogen air-heating system was recently completed in Offenbach at a production facility for precision pumps. The 10-kW-capacity system heats a 1,000-cubic-meter space using hydrogen supplied by a local supplier. Prior to installation, HYTING demonstrated the quality and robustness of its technology by running a 2,500-hour durability test on a similar-capacity generator. This test simulated 10 years of real-world operation of a heating system and was completed without failures or the wear and tear of safety-critical components. After achieving Gas Appliance Regulation certification, the technology was ready for field testing. HYTING teamed up with Offenbach-based Flusys, which has prior experience with other hydrogen-based technologies, for its first deployment. “Our vision has always been to see hydrogen replace fossil fuels and make an invaluable contribution to decarbonising the heating sector,” said Tim Hannig, Founder of HYTING, in a press release.“Our technology is simple, safe, efficient, and clean, and we’re delighted to see our first customer installation up and running. We’re very proud that Flusys chose to work with us on this world-first, and we look forward to seeing the next systems coming online in the coming months.”According to its website, HYTING’s technology can be used in air heating systems for logistics and commercial buildings, as well as in industrial applications, to reach temperatures up to 572°F . The units are available in 10- or 50-kW capacities and can be bundled to achieve higher total capacities. The company has now entered series production and will soon begin installations at other customers’ sites.
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