Hydrogen Storage Testing and Analysis R&D
DOE's hydrogen storage testing activities are focused on establishing a test and evaluation facility to assess the performance, safety and durability of emergent reversible solid-state materials. The development of a standardized testing protocol and system will allow DOE to compare the potential performance of the wide array of materials and systems and focus R&D efforts on those that show the most promise.
DOE's hydrogen storage analysis activities are focused on developing consistent and complete comparisons of the various hydrogen storage technology options—compressed hydrogen gas, metal hydrides, chemical hydrogen storage and carbon-based materials—for on-board storage applications. Analysis results will provide performance, cost and life cycle assessments of these technologies and support future technology down-selection and critical milestone decisions.
The status of DOE's hydrogen storage testing and analysis projects is detailed in the storage section of the Annual Progress Report.