Platinum is a key component of the hydrogen economy, which has the potential to provide zero-emission energy storage solutions and zero-emission vehicles that all contribute to combatting climate change.

Due to its unique chemical and physical properties, platinum is at the forefront of proton exchange membrane (PEM) applications – transformative technology that holds the key to unlocking the zero-emissions potential of hydrogen. PEM technology is used in both electrolysers to produce hydrogen and in hydrogen fuel cells which can power, for example, an emissions-free fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV).

Hydrogen – the most abundant element on earth – is already used as a fuel source in certain industries. As it contains no carbon, it produces zero emissions – only water.

However, its credentials as a truly sustainable fuel source rest on the way in which it is produced. Green hydrogen is completely carbon-free as its production does not involve the use of any fossil fuels.