Case Study

Latent Drive

Latent Drive, a pioneering company based on the Dorset Innovation Park, are making significant strides in the green hydrogen sector with their innovative Catrode® mass-production process. 

Catrodes are cost-effective, scalable, and platinum group metal free electrodes, suitable for use in Alkaline and AEM electrolysers. Using their proprietary electrochemical activation process, Latent Drive transforms low-cost stainless steel into superior catalysts for green hydrogen production, addressing key challenges in the scalability and cost of green hydrogen.  

Latent Drive are currently developing the SeaStack™, a first of its kind direct seawater electrolyser. This cutting-edge technology is uniquely designed for the needs of offshore hydrogen production from renewable wind power, further enhancing the sustainability and performance of offshore hydrogen production. 

The company's breakthrough technology not only supports the global shift towards green energy sources but also represents a leap forward in material science. As demand for sustainable and efficient energy solutions grows, Latent Drive's innovative approach firmly positions them as a leader in the green technology revolution, ready to tackle the challenges of a more sustainable future and directly contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions and the advancement of an energy transition worldwide. 


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