Latent Drive’s Marine & Maritime Launchpad Success
Latent Drive secured £630k from Innovate UK GSW Marine & Maritime Launchpad Competition for their HydroPort Direct Seawater Hydrogen Project.
Latent Drive develops cutting-edge direct seawater electrolysis solutions that produce affordable green hydrogen using renewable energy and seawater. Their mission is to make green hydrogen economically competitive with hydrogen produced from fossil fuels.
Latent Drive offers two complementary products for green hydrogen production:
SeaStack: The world's first commercial direct seawater-to-hydrogen electrolyser stack. Designed for direct connection to renewable energy sources, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.
Catrodes: “Catalysed Electrodes”, used in SeaStack and other electrolysers. A cost-effective and recyclable solution, using only stainless-steel.
Decarbonising marine operations is costly due to traditional hydrogen production methods involving desalination and water purification. Latent Drive's SeaStack technology sidesteps these issues by producing green hydrogen directly from seawater. SeaStack is optimised for offshore installation, capturing more wind energy at lower costs and producing hydrogen for less than $2/kg.
The HydroPort Project, hosted by Portland Port on the Dorset Coast, will demonstrate the market potential of SeaStack in decarbonising ports. Supported by Dorset Council and other collaborators, the trial aims to show significant reductions in costs and environmental footprint. SeaStack's ability to produce high-purity hydrogen directly from seawater positions it as a key technology for offshore wind turbines, harbour walls, and floating platforms.
The funding will support the HydroPort trial, which will fuel a harbour patrol vessel with green hydrogen produced directly from seawater using SeaStack technology.
Latent Drive's SeaStack technology represents a significant advancement in green hydrogen production, offering a sustainable and cost-effective solution for the marine and maritime sectors. By avoiding desalination and enabling offshore deployment, SeaStack reduces costs and environmental impact, paving the way for widespread adoption of green hydrogen.
Latent Drive attended and presented at the Dorset LEP Business Marine & Maritime Launchpad Round 2 event in May 2024.
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