FREE WEBINAR | The Battery-Electrolyser: Power Storage Meets Clean Hydrogen Production, hosted by the Energy Research Accelerator.
Thursday 10th July 2025, 11:00 – 12:00 BST.
Synopsis:
What if a battery could do more than store energy, what if it could help generate clean fuel?
Researchers at Loughborough University have developed a pioneering new technology: the battery-electrolyser. Built on the foundation of lead-acid battery chemistry, this system functions like a conventional battery but with an important twist. When a controlled overcharge is applied, the water in the electrolyte is split into hydrogen and oxygen, allowing for the collection of pure hydrogen gas as a fuel source.
This innovation offers a low-cost, renewable-compatible solution to energy storage and hydrogen generation, particularly valuable in regions where access to stable energy is limited. A pilot deployment is already underway in Malawi, demonstrating its real-world impact.
At this Energy Research Accelerator event, Professor Dani Strickland will explore the design of the battery-electrolyser, its safety and manufacturing considerations, and its potential to support distributed energy systems. The talk will also highlight the role of researchers from the EnerHy Centrefor Doctoral Training, who are helping to bring the technology into use.
Panellists:
Professor Dani Strickland.
See the full Net Zero Week 2025 webinar series here.
