Hydrogen storage is a key enabling technology for the extensive use of H2 as an energy carrier. None of the current technologies satisfies all of the H2 storage attributes sought by manufacturers and end users. Therefore, the Integrated Project StorHy aims to develop robust, safe and efficient on-board vehicle hydrogen storage systems suitable for use in hydrogen-fuelled fuel cell or internal combustion engine vehicles. Concrete R and D work covering the whole spectrum of hydrogen storage technologies (compressed gas, cryogenic liquid and solid materials) is carried out with a focus on automotive applications The aim is to develop economically and environmentally attractive solutions for all three storage technologies. These systems shall be producible at industrial scale and meet commercially viable goals for costs, energy density and durability. In addition, achieving sufficient hydrogen storage capacity for an adequate range is a major technology goal. The overall approach of StorHy mainly involves two different types of activities. The vertical type includes the three technical subprojects (denoted SPs), SP Pressure Vessel, SP Cryogenic Storage and SP Solid Storage. These subprojects concentrate on relevant activities addressing the technological development of innovative H2 storage solutions. The horizontal SPs include the SP Users, SP Safety Aspects and Requirements (SAR) and SP Evaluation. In these subprojects, cross-cutting issues are addressed in order to link the vertical activities (A). For the covering abstract of the conference see ITRD E212343.
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