HYTING’s hydrogen heating system proven emissions-free with Wöhler Technik’s mobile measurement technology

HYTING, a start-up company focused on hydrogen heating technology, has announced the successful independent validation of its emissions-free heating system. This confirmation comes from Wöhler Technik GmbH, a global leader in emissions measurement technology, which tested a prototype of HYTING’s hydrogen-based heating solution.

The results clearly show that, in contrast to traditional combustion heating systems, HYTING’s proprietary catalytic process produces only water vapor as a by-product and emits no detectable levels of CO2, CO, or NOx. These tests were conducted using Wöhler Technik’s mobile exhaust gas analyser, the Wöhler A 550, which was specially equipped for hydrogen analytics.

This third-party verification marks a significant milestone for HYTING, confirming the effectiveness of its technology and its potential role in decarbonising heating systems for both commercial and residential buildings – a challenge recognised by the European Environment Agency as crucial for achieving climate goals.

Tim Hannig, Founder and Managing Director of HYTING, expressed his appreciation: “We are grateful for the support and expertise of Wöhler Technik in evaluating our catalytic reaction. This independent confirmation of our technology’s emissions-free operation validates our development efforts and strengthens our commitment to environmental sustainability.”

Dr. Michael Poeplau, CEO of Wöhler Technik, also highlighted the importance of the collaboration: “As a technology-driven company specialising in environmental measurement, we are proud to support the development of cutting-edge heating solutions. HYTING’s flameless, emissions-free use of hydrogen offers significant potential and represents a meaningful contribution to expanding the range of sustainable heating options available.”

The test results underscore the simplicity, safety, and efficiency of HYTING’s method for generating heat from hydrogen. The system works by using flameless oxidation, where hydrogen reacts with ambient oxygen in a specially designed catalyst, generating heat without any harmful emissions. Water is the only by-product. Importantly, since no flammable hydrogen concentrations are used at any point during operation, the system is inherently safe and easy to integrate into both new builds and as a retrofit solution.

HYTING’s technology is not only innovative but also cost-effective and scalable. It uses a combination of proven components from the heating and automotive industries, making it both robust and adaptable. With outputs ranging from 10 kW to 300 kW, the system can be tailored to a variety of applications, including industrial, commercial, residential, and process heating, as well as heating systems for commercial vehicles.

HYTING has already secured its first customer, Flusys GmbH, which will install and commission the hydrogen heating system at its new precision pump production facility in Offenbach, Germany, in early 2025. The 1,000-cubic-meter production space will be heated using hydrogen sourced from a nearby supplier.

Looking ahead, HYTING and Wöhler Technik have agreed to continue their collaboration. Wöhler Technik will support HYTING in the further development and series production of its hydrogen heating system, leveraging its advanced measurement technology to ensure ongoing reliability and safety.

This partnership underscores the growing momentum behind hydrogen as a clean energy source for heating, marking another step towards more sustainable, emissions-free technologies in the building and industrial sectors.