German technology conglomerate Siemens has joined forces with UK green energy company Paragon to scale the production of aluminium-based hydrogen technology.
They have signed a memorandum of understanding to combine their expertise to accelerate the global deployment of Paragon’s innovative green hydrogen production technology to support energy-intensive industries.
The company uses a method that recycles aluminium – which would otherwise risk going to landfill – producing hydrogen without electrolysis, methane reforming or the need for carbon capture.
Unlike other methods, this process eliminates the need for fossil fuels and external electricity sources.
By reacting treated, recycled aluminium with water in the presence of a catalyst, the process yields hydrogen gas, aluminium hydroxide, which can be used in industrial applications and heat, with the heat harnessed and converted into electricity.
The resulting aluminium hydroxide is produced with zero emissions and a minimal environmental footprint and can be used across various industries, including in the formulation of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, as well as in water purification, fire retardancy, ceramics manufacturing and glass production.
Siemens will serve as a preferred technology partner for Paragon Resources under the new agreement, supporting its path from pilot to industrial-scale deployment.
Ian Calvert, CEO at Paragon Resources, said: “Green hydrogen is set to play a pivotal role in the global energy transition, offering a scalable, zero-emission solution for hard-to-abate sectors such as heavy industry, chemicals and long-haul transport.
“Our mission is to enable a new standard for green hydrogen production: one that’s clean, efficient, and commercially viable without compromise. Siemens brings the industrial know-how and digital tools we need to rapidly move from pilot to full-scale deployment.”
