On 21 May, we took part in the inauguration of a real revolution in the world of energy: the first Innovahub of Hylife Innovations.

After the presentation of the plastic model at the ISH stand in Frankfurt in March 2023, this state-of-the-art solution has now become reality!

In a few days, Innovahub will be operational to support the Dutch electricity grid, which is being challenged by intermittent renewable energy production. Thanks to Innovahub, it will be possible to store energy in buffer tanks, batteries and, most importantly, in the form of hydrogen in cylinders for the long term. This technology not only relieves the electricity grid, but also allows energy to be redistributed to 17 homes via an urban heating and cooling network.

Giacomini, a leader in the residential hydrogen sector, was Hylife Innovations' first partner in the design of Innovahub. Our contribution was fundamental in various areas, from engineering to hydraulics, from dimensioning to regulations.

 

But it doesn't end there! Innovahub also includes a 70 kW electrolyser, 30 kW fuel cells, 140 kWh battery storage and 3 MWh of hydrogen, all orchestrated by a sophisticated EMS (Energy Management System). Over 40 engineers contributed to the development of this innovative software!

 

We are certain that 21 May marked the beginning of a new era. Innovahub is already proving to be the ideal solution for avoiding congestion on the electricity grid and creating new energy self-sufficient neighbourhoods in need of efficient connections.

As you may have guessed, we are facing a real revolution in the field of energy. We can't wait to share this innovation with the world!