Bjørn Brandtzaeg

Solar energy storage using solid hydrogen technology

Science and technology accelerator

A method for storing hydrogen in a solid state, aiming to overcome the challenges of gas and liquid hydrogen storage for transportation.

A fuel cell technology that can operate bidirectionally—both producing hydrogen from electricity and generating electricity from hydrogen. Used in Photoncycle's system to enable the storage and release cycle.

Systems that simultaneously generate electricity and useful heat, improving energy efficiency.

Denmark

Norway

A residential-scale energy storage system using patented solid hydrogen technology to store solar energy from summer for use in winter. The system integrates solar panels, a solid hydrogen storage device, and a combined heat and power system.

A patented energy storage device consisting of a copper cylinder wrapped in styrofoam containing solid hydrogen. The prototype is chair-sized; planned commercial versions will be approximately three cubic meters and installed underground. The system integrates with solar panels and can provide both electricity and heating for residential properties.