Scalable AI Microgrid Makes Hydrogen Fuel Onsite
Source： eepower
HNO International has launched HyGrid, an intelligent hydrogen-powered microgrid system engineered to deliver 24/7 zero-carbon electricity, anywhere and everywhere. Designed for flexibility and resilience, HyGrid combines renewable energy, hydrogen production and storage, and artificial intelligence to enable off-grid and grid-connected applications across sectors.
HNO’s hydrogen production facility in Houston. Image used courtesy of HNO
Smart, Scalable, and Self-Sustaining
HyGrid integrates solar power, advanced electrolyzers, hydrogen storage, and fuel cell generation with an AI/ML-based energy management system. The result is a fully modular, self-contained energy platform that can provide reliable power from 10 kW to multiple megawatts. A battery energy storage system can be added for backup during shortages or outages.
This next-generation microgrid is optimized for everything from rural communities and industrial campuses to critical infrastructure and data centers.
By embedding hydrogen generation and storage into the energy fabric of communities, industries, and nations, HyGrid says that it’s enabling a cleaner, more resilient energy ecosystem.
The HyGrid System
Each HyGrid deployment includes:
- A 4 MW proprietary solar power system for capturing clean energy as the system’s primary input.
- An electrolyzer unit that converts excess solar energy into hydrogen through on-site electrolysis.
- Hydrogen storage tanks for storing low-pressure, high-density hydrogen.
- A 5 kW-500 kW+ fuel cell stack that converts stored hydrogen into electricity during peak demand or outages.
An AI-driven EMS that supports load balancing and predictive maintenance.
According to HNO International, the system’s modular design allows it to be tailored for various environments and power needs. Configurations support both grid-tied and islanded operations, enabling deployments in remote locations or alongside traditional infrastructure.
It’s also designed for flexible deployment across a wide array of applications. In remote communities and island regions, it provides continuous, off-grid power, addressing energy access challenges where grid infrastructure is unavailable or unreliable.
The HyGrid system. Image used courtesy of HNO
Industrial facilities can reduce both operational costs and emissions with clean, on-site power generation tailored to heavy-load demands. For data centers and edge infrastructure, HyGrid offers high-reliability backup or primary power, supporting 24/7 uptime while aligning with ESG and sustainability goals.
A Foundation for Distributed Hydrogen Infrastructure
HNO is keen to position HyGrid as not only a power system but the foundation for a distributed hydrogen infrastructure. Each system acts as a local node for hydrogen production, storage, and future refueling, aligning with global initiatives to develop regional hydrogen supply chains.
HNO has secured a 24/7 solar-hydrogen Power Purchase Agreement at just $0.04/kWh, reinforcing the system’s cost-effectiveness. Additionally, the company has formed partnerships and launched initiatives, such as its EcoFlare Power division, to expand hydrogen production through innovative means like converting flared gas into usable energy.