Bringing the power of hydrogen to homes
Australia
At a glance
GHD is providing product development support for the world’s first household hydrogen energy storage system, known as LAVO.
GHD is providing product development support for the world's first household hydrogen energy storage system, known as LAVO.
The impact
It is being developed by investment firm Providence Asset Group and the Hydrogen Energy Research Centre at the University of NSW, Australia. The LAVO system uses innovative, patented metal hydride technology to store hydrogen equivalent to up to 60kWh electricity, which is enough to power an average household for approximately two days.
High potential alternative
Hydrogen has emerged as a high potential alternative for zero-emissions energy storage, with a large range of potential uses, including within the electricity system, as well as transport and industrial fuels.
The timing is right for hydrogen as the cost of renewables has fallen quicker than predicted and there is unprecedented political support for this emerging industry. We aim to start LAVO production in 2021 to accelerate the clean energy transition to Australia and globally.”