The project involves a partnerwhip between National Grid and Standard Hydrogen Corporation to demonstrate the nation’s first multi-use, renewable hydrogen-based energy storage/delivery system in New York’s Capital Region, with completion expected by late 2022.
The system will produce and store hydrogen exclusively from purchased renewable power and will make use of the inherent flexibility of hydrogen. Once installed the system can safely offer up to nine market-based zero-carbon energy services that support electric service, heating, zero emissions vehicle services and commercial gas service – all from one system at one site. The system has the capability to eliminate 6,400 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions and 740,000 gallons of gasoline demand annually. It will be operated by Standard Hydrogen in a financially optimized manner to reduce the impact on utility customers. This project was conceived through a NY State REV Connect Innovation Sprint.