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RE Hydrogen, the beacon of innovative hydrogen production and compression

Considering a scenario for the global economy over the next 30 years, it is inevitable that we will be increasingly reliant on renewable energy sources and in particular hydrogen as a fuel and energy storage media. In addressing a 30 year strategy and considering the short, medium and long term, it is clear that hydrogen will have an important role to play in a variety of scenarios. RE Hydrogen is well positioned with a unique range of electrolysers and compressors individually and jointly with key partners addressing the market opportunities.

The estimated world hydrogen market is £150 billion (2007 figures) with a potential to expand rapidly in the future. The hydrogen market accessible to electrolyser technology is estimated to be up to 10% by 2015 i.e. more than £15 billion. Electrolysis is one of the main alternative methods available at present for producing hydrogen. The surplus electricity from wind and solar will be converted into hydrogen as the most cost effective storage media for multiple usage without any carbon emissions. Alternative method of hydrogen production is the chemical or thermal reformation of natural gas, which leads to significant carbon emissions.

 
About us

RE Hydrogen was incorporated in May 2009 based on 15 years background research and development on electrolysers and fuel cells technology. RE Hydrogen has won 8 prestigious and highly competitive grants and awards for various projects worth about £1 million in the last 2 years. RE Hydrogen has established several key partnerships with blue chip organisations for cross sectoral applications of their patented and proven technologies. RE Hydrogen has a strong and highly experienced management team covering broad competencies from technical, sales, marketing, strategic and financial to realise the commercial potential.

RE Hydrogen’s USP

Electrolysers
RE Hydrogen has developed a low cost, ambient pressure electrolyser using plastic materials, ensuring easy modular manufacturing. The electrodes use an innovative and regenerative non precious metal catalyst. This technology can operate under variable and intermittent mode for unlimited on-off switching cycle due to its regenative capability unlike conventional electrolysers. They can produce green hydrogen as low as at £3/kg H2 subject to the electricity cost.

The retail price of RE Hydrogen's electrolysers is estimated to be 70% lower than the market price. Due to their low capital cost the cost of hydrogen is mainly influenecd by the electricity price. The electricity contributes 60% of the cost of hydrogen for RE Hydrogen's system. But for conventional pressurised electrolysers the electricity contributes only 22% of the cost of hydrogen. Therefore cheaper or free electricity will bring greater reduction in hydrogen price via RE Hydrogen's electrolysers than conventional systems.

RE Hydrogen's offerring include 5kW, 25kW, 100kW and even bigger electrolysers in due course by adding their modular 5kW electrolyser stacks.

Hydrogen Compressor
RE Hydrogen can pressurise hydrogen from ambient pressure up to 350 bar in a single stage without mechanical friction at a very low capital cost. The combination of these innovative technologies offers an ideal solution for high efficiency, durability and cost effective multiple applications, such as energy storage, grid balancing, hydrogen-fuel and hythane (H2 + CNG) fuel. 

RE Hydrogen's compressor is suitable for compressing any gas including hydrogen air, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, natural gas, syngas etc. This compressor technology will be used for energy storage in the form of hydrogen storage or compressed air based energy storage systems.


 
Management Team

Dr Amitava Roy
CEO & CTO

Amitava formed RE Hydrogen in 2009 based on his 15 years experience on electrolysers, fuel cells and renewable energy. He has won eight grants and awards at RE Hydrogen on this innovative electrolyser technology in the last 2 years for projects totaling worth over £1 million and established several key industrial partnerships. He obtained his PhD from Loughborough University on electrolyser and fuel cells.

He has a successful track record of developing fuel cells at AFC Energy Plc from its inception towards commercialisation as the Manager of the Electrode Development and later on as the Business Development Manager. He has provided extensive consultancy services to industrial clients on hydrogen energy systems. He is also a visiting Research Fellow at Strathclyde University.

Dr Raul Meyer
Sales & Marketing Director

Raul is the Sales and Marketing Director of RE Hydrogen. Raul’s has significant experience in the creation of the new division clean energy and power generation and growing them form 0 to £5 Million turnover in three years. An author and coauthor of numerous articles in magazines and specialized publications related to Consulting, Supply Chain, Product Life Cycle management, restructuring and strategy. VP in charge of business process reengineering projects for the Manufacturing, Automotive  and High-Tech industries.  

Raul has worked as the Director Sales, Marketing and Business Development, Member of the board  of directors Ricardo plc (2007 – 2010). Director of Sales, Marketing and BD Ricardo UK (2006– 2007). Vice-President Capgemini Global Unit Manufacturing, Automotive, Aerospace, and High-Tech, France, NL, Germany (2001 – 2005). Vice-President Valeo, France (1998-2000).  Vice-President Siemens, Germany (1996-1998). Engagement Manager, McKinsey, Germany & Mexico (1993-1995).  AT Kearney, Consultant (1990-1992). President and Owner ITECNI S.A., Mexico (1985-1990). Raul has a PhD in Economics and Engineering, Ludwig-Maximilians -University Munich, Germany, 2003. MBA from  INSEAD 1990.

Mr Jeff Slade

Business Development and Strategic Director

In excess of 30 years senior management experience within the energy/renewable energy, civil engineering and drilling sectors working with major UK and international organisations. Proficient at reducing costs and providing strategic leadership which has improved margins, market penetration and growth. Pragmatic with a considerable amount of common sense and experience. Effective team leader and mentor with ability to think outside the box, consistently identifying and exploiting new business opportunities whilst formulating and reporting strategic development plans at board level. Effective communicator and contract negotiator.

Mr David Weaver
Strategic Advisor

David is the strategic advisor of RE Hydrogen and he brings a lot of strength into the company from his wealth of experience. Previously David worked as the Managing Director, BP PLc for Europe, BP Gas Power and Renewables, responsible for the establishment, profit and loss of BP’s gas and power business in Europe. Turnover built to in excess of $1 billion from zero. David currently works as a non executive director for PX Holding Ltd on behalf of Deutsche Bank’s 49% interest.


Mr Bharat Thakrar
Financial Advisor

Bharat who is a qualified accountant has been advising RE Hydrogen since the formation of the company in all key financial aspects including accounting, taxation and forecasting. He also advises on various administrative matters. Bharat has achieved significant experience in financial reporting and taxation by working in different business sectors including manufacturing, property, global shipping company and currently working for a publicly listed construction company.


Latest Development

RE Hydrogen has obtained EIS approval (Enterprise Investment Scheme) from the HMRC under the TAX efficient investment scheme. RE Hydrogen is offering investment opportunity under this EIS scheme. Please contact for more information at

info@rehydrogen.com

01483-275 398

078 388 72 678
 

RE Hydrogen is recruiting

We have vacancies for a qualified electrical & control system engineer and a mechanical & system integration engineer. Please refer to the Vacancy page for more information.
 

Grants and Awards
2011-2014
£208,000 funding from the Technology Strategy Board (RABH2 Project, www.rabh2.co.uk)

RABH2 Project: Press Release

2011-2013
£120,000 commercialisation funding from Finance South East Ltd (http://www.financesoutheast.com/)
2010-2011
£25,000 for 5kW electrolyser stack as the “Innovate10” competition finalist from the Technology Strategy Board
2010-2011

£3,000 support for Intellectual Property Audit from the Intellectual Property Office.

2009-2010
£25,000 for hydrogen enriched pyrolytic bio oil from the Technology Strategy Board.

2010

2010

Support from the Carbon Trust on independent Market due dilligence.

Rushlight Awards Commended 2010.

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Innovate10 competition: Click to see the video

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