The group opted to experiment with zinc batteries that, compared to their lithium-ion counterparts, arent just cheaper.

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This reverts back to zinc oxide during discharge.

New zinc battery tech can store and produce green hydrogen on demand

The water is again reduced and releases hydrogen.

This is a unique combination of a regular battery and a source for hydrogen.

The Zn-H2 project is scheduled to end in September 2025, aiming to further enable our green energy transition.

Ioanna Lykiardopoulou

Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou

Ioanna is a writer at TNW.

With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies.

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