Heating with H₂
Heating
with H₂
“Water is the coal of the future.”
“I am convinced, my friends, that water will one day be used as a fuel, that hydrogen and oxygen, its components, will become an inexhaustible source of heat and light of unimaginable intensity.”
Jules Verne had a character in his science fiction novel “The Secret Island” say these words back in 1874 – and, as in many things, he was proved right. With BAETZ Energy, you will use pure hydrogen to heat your flat, house, business premises and industrial operations in the future, which you can produce yourself in a completely climate-neutral way using electricity generated from renewable sources. The advantages are obvious:
“Water is the coal of the future.”
“I am convinced, my friends, that water will one day be used as a fuel, that hydrogen and oxygen, its components, will become an inexhaustible source of heat and light of unimaginable intensity.”
Jules Verne had a character in his science fiction novel “The Secret Island” say these words back in 1874 – and, as in many things, he was proved right. With BAETZ Energy, you will use pure hydrogen to heat your flat, house, business premises and industrial operations in the future, which you can produce yourself in a completely climate-neutral way using electricity generated from renewable sources. The advantages are obvious:
Why heat with hydrogen?
In Germany, more than 90 % of the approximately 21 million heating systems are still fuelled by natural gas or oil. Yet the final phase-out of fossil fuels has long been a done deal. Electricity and renewable energy sources play an important role in avoiding CO₂ emissions as much as possible. In particular, “green” hydrogen is seen as a promising and consistent path to climate-neutral buildings, as it can be produced using wind and solar power in a CO₂-neutral way and utilised without harmful emissions. What’s more, as the main component of water, hydrogen is the most abundant element on our planet.
Where does the hydrogen come from?
One of the most important tasks of our renewable energy era is storage. While batteries and accumulators usually contain rare and problematic substances, hydrogen can easily be stored in compressed, liquid form in tanks. However, this technology is still relatively new, so there is little of this gas available at high prices. We enable you to easily produce your own hydrogen from normal water by electrolysis using your own solar power.
H₂ gas is colourless and odourless and has an energy content of 3 kWh per m³. Unlike oil and gas, the energy is not generated by combustion but by a chemical reaction: A so-called fuel cell splits hydrogen into electrons and protons. The electrons travel between its two electrodes, while the protons slip through a separating layer and combine with electrons and oxygen to form water on the other side. In addition to electricity, this reaction also produces heat, which you can use for heating or hot water. The great thing about this process is that there are no exhaust gases – the climate is protected in the best possible way.
Why heat with hydrogen?
In Germany, more than 90 % of the approximately 21 million heating systems are still fuelled by natural gas or oil. Yet the final phase-out of fossil fuels has long been a done deal. Electricity and renewable energy sources play an important role in avoiding CO₂ emissions as much as possible. In particular, “green” hydrogen is seen as a promising and consistent path to climate-neutral buildings, as it can be produced using wind and solar power in a CO₂-neutral way and utilised without harmful emissions. What’s more, as the main component of water, hydrogen is the most abundant element on our planet.
Where does the hydrogen come from?
One of the most important tasks of our renewable energy era is storage. While batteries and accumulators usually contain rare and problematic substances, hydrogen can easily be stored in compressed, liquid form in tanks. However, this technology is still relatively new, so there is little of this gas available at high prices. We enable you to easily produce your own hydrogen from normal water by electrolysis using your own solar power.
H₂ gas is colourless and odourless and has an energy content of 3 kWh per m³. Unlike oil and gas, the energy is not generated by combustion but by a chemical reaction: A so-called fuel cell splits hydrogen into electrons and protons. The electrons travel between its two electrodes, while the protons slip through a separating layer and combine with electrons and oxygen to form water on the other side. In addition to electricity, this reaction also produces heat, which you can use for heating or hot water. The great thing about this process is that there are no exhaust gases – the climate is protected in the best possible way.
Is a H₂ heater right for me?
Here you can easily request specific information and check whether a hydrogen heating system is suitable for you and your property. Simply enter your key data in our form and your personal BAETZ consultant will contact you. It goes without saying that your data will be encrypted and we will not pass anything on to third parties. Don’t worry: you don’t have to enter everything. Don’t be afraid to leave gaps, but the more we know about your property, the more precisely we can prepare for you and your needs.
Is a H₂ heater right for me?
Here you can easily request specific information and check whether a hydrogen heating system is suitable for you and your property. Simply enter your key data in our form and your personal BAETZ consultant will contact you. It goes without saying that your data will be encrypted and we will not pass anything on to third parties. Don’t worry: you don’t have to enter everything. Don’t be afraid to leave gaps, but the more we know about your property, the more precisely we can prepare for you and your needs.