Pilot and Electriq Global announce collaboration to explore deployment of proprietary hydrogen transport, storage and power generation technology

(IN BRIEF) Pilot Energy Limited and Electriq Global have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the use of Electriq’s innovative hydrogen powder transport, storage, and power generation technologies for off-grid energy needs in Western Australia’s Mid-West and Gascoyne regions. Electriq’s technologies, Electriq Powder and Electriq Release, allow for safe and efficient hydrogen storage and transport in ambient conditions. This collaboration aims to provide clean hydrogen from Pilot’s Mid-West Clean Energy Project to remote energy users, broadening the project’s domestic customer base. Both companies view this partnership as a step toward advancing Australia’s energy transition.

(PRESS RELEASE) TIRAT CARMEL, Israel, 6-Nov-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Pilot Energy Limited (‘Pilot’) and Electriq Global Limited (“Electriq”) have entered into an MoU to collaborate on exploring the deployment of Electriq Global’s proprietary hydrogen powder transport, storage and power generation technology for off-grid energy users in the Mid-West and Gascoyne regions of Western Australia.

Electriq Global is spearheading the development of the next generation of solid hydrogen carriers with its pioneering technologies – Electriq Powder and Electriq Release. These proprietary technologies are redefining hydrogen storage, transportation, and delivery in ambient and non-pressurized conditions, and are set to make a significant impact on the energy landscape.

The objective under the MoU is for Pilot and Electriq to evaluate use of Electriq’s proprietary hydrogen transport, storage and delivery technologies – Electriq Powder and Electriq Release. Pilot and Electriq are targeting the application of Electriq Powder and Electriq Release to hydrogen transport, storage and power generation for remote, off-grid energy users in Mid West and Gascoyne regions of Western Australia, sourced from Pilot’s Mid-West Clean Energy Project.

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The MOU with Electriq Global broadens the potential domestic customer base for hydrogen production from Pilot’s Mid-West Clean Energy Project.

Pilot Chairman Brad Lingo said “Pilot is very excited about working with Electriq on this groundbreaking technology for delivering a clean, safe and practical hydrogen solution. It is perfectly suited for remote, off-grid energy users in the Mid-West and Gascoyne regions of Western Australia.”

Mr Lingo continued “The Mid-West Clean Energy Project is ideally located to supply clean hydrogen to energy users in the Mid-West and Gascoyne regions, and the application of Electriq’s technologies greatly simplifies the delivery, storage and use of hydrogen for these energy users.”

Electriq’s CEO Baruch Halpert commented: “We see natural synergies working with Pilot, harnessing their low carbon hydrogen to produce our Electriq Powder. This is a great opportunity to work with likeminded entrepreneurs to accelerate the energy transition in Australia”

This announcement has been authorised for release by Pilot Energy Limited by the Chairman, Brad Lingo.

Media contacts:

Pilot Energy Limited

Brad Lingo, Executive Chairman
Email: blingo@pilotenergy.com.au

Electriq Global Limited

Baruch Halpert, CEO and Executive Chairman
Email: bhalpert @electriq.com

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FAQs

1. What is the purpose of the MoU between Pilot Energy and Electriq Global?
The MoU aims to explore the deployment of Electriq Global’s hydrogen powder technology for transport, storage, and power generation, specifically targeting off-grid energy users in Western Australia’s Mid-West and Gascoyne regions.

2. What are Electriq Powder and Electriq Release technologies?
Electriq Powder and Electriq Release are Electriq Global’s proprietary technologies that allow for the safe storage, transportation, and release of hydrogen in ambient, non-pressurized conditions. These technologies are designed to simplify hydrogen use, especially in remote and off-grid applications.

3. How will this collaboration benefit off-grid energy users in Western Australia?
The collaboration will provide clean hydrogen solutions that are practical and efficient for off-grid regions. By using Electriq’s technology, hydrogen can be easily stored and transported, reducing logistical challenges and making clean energy more accessible to remote areas.

4. What role does Pilot Energy’s Mid-West Clean Energy Project play in this partnership?
Pilot’s Mid-West Clean Energy Project will serve as the source of clean hydrogen for Electriq’s technology. This partnership broadens the potential customer base for hydrogen produced by the project, focusing on off-grid energy users in the Mid-West and Gascoyne regions.

5. How does Electriq’s technology differ from traditional hydrogen storage and transport methods?
Unlike traditional hydrogen storage, which typically requires pressurized or cryogenic conditions, Electriq’s technology allows hydrogen to be stored and transported in powder form under ambient conditions. This approach simplifies logistics, making hydrogen more practical for diverse applications.

6. Why is this project important for Australia’s energy transition?
This project represents an innovative approach to expanding clean hydrogen use in remote areas, supporting Australia’s energy transition by providing sustainable, low-carbon energy options to regions that are otherwise dependent on traditional energy sources.

7. Who are the leaders involved in this project?
Brad Lingo, Chairman of Pilot Energy, and Baruch Halpert, CEO of Electriq Global, are leading this collaboration, both of whom emphasize the project’s potential for advancing clean energy solutions in Australia.

8. How will this partnership impact Electriq Global’s presence in Australia?
The partnership strengthens Electriq Global’s role in the Australian energy market by establishing a practical application for its technology with a significant local partner, Pilot Energy, positioning Electriq as an important contributor to the region’s clean energy landscape.

9. What are the next steps in the collaboration?
Pilot and Electriq will conduct a detailed evaluation of Electriq’s hydrogen transport and storage solutions for use with Pilot’s clean hydrogen, determining the best ways to implement these technologies to serve off-grid energy users.

SOURCE: Pilot Energy Limited & Electriq Global Limited