Providing Real-World Solutions Today
The EERC's NCHT has the experience, expertise, and facilities to take a lead
role in developing, in concert with its commercial partners, all aspects of the hydrogen economy. The EERC is integrating
technologies for the production and use of hydrogen as a practical fuel. The EERC is also leading the way to produce
hydrogen from fossil and renewable fuels, to develop the hydrogen gas station of the future, and to utilize hydrogen in
combustion engines and turbines.
Current Activities
The EERC has more than 50 years of experience with
hydrogen production, distribution, and fuel cell technologies, integrating innovative concepts to develop,
demonstrate, and commercialize technologies that impact the way we live. The EERC, with its ten strategic Centers
of Excellence, is leading the world in energy and environmental research and development that are integral to the NCHT;
its activities include:
- Integrating technologies that will allow us to safely and efficiently refuel our vehicles with hydrogen.
- Addressing the challenges of putting hydrogen fuel cells to work as part of everyday life.
- Developing, demonstrating, and commercializing technologies that produce hydrogen from fossil fuels, including
coal, natural gas, and petroleum.
- Making hydrogen from many renewable sources such as crops, trees, wind energy, and agricultural by-products.
- Producing the cleanest hydrogen gas possible to minimize impacts on fuel cells.
Capabilities
The EERC operates comprehensive world-class technology demonstration facilities and laboratories, including
expertise in the following areas:
- Producing hydrogen from a variety of fuels with a variety of technologies
- Testing fuel cells in conjunction with hydrogen production systems
- Developing and fostering industry and government partnerships to test technologies in real-world situations