Hydrogen in mobility
A hydrogen storage tank is a type of container or system that stores hydrogen. Hydrogen is a gas that can be used for clean energy or in fuel cells, for example. In order to use hydrogen safely and efficiently, it must be stored properly.
There are different types of hydrogen storage systems:
– Pressurized container: Hydrogen is stored here under high pressure, similar to a gas cylinder.
– Liquefaction: Hydrogen is cooled to very low temperatures until it becomes liquid in order to store more in a small area.
– Solid storage: Hydrogen is bound in solid materials, for example in metal hydrides.
The most important thing is that hydrogen storage systems must be safe, efficient and reliable so that hydrogen can be used as an energy carrier. They play a major role in the energy transition because hydrogen is a clean alternative to fossil fuels.