When the electrical input comes from a renewable source, the hydrogen has no carbon footprint. This is the only practical way to generate a zero carbon fuel. ITM is developing a range of self contained electrolyser systems which produce hydrogen at convenient pressure. Hydrogen production rates fall into three ranges:
ITM electrolysers deliver hydrogen at 15 bar which is consistent with existing propane storage technology, metal hydride storage systems and hydrogen compressors. ITM has experience of generating hydrogen directly at 75 bar, which offers a route for bypassing the need for external compression and reduces the complexity of downstream high pressure plant.
ITM's electrolysers are modular, which provides flexibility and allows for easy expansion.