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The company sees the move as an important next step in the energy transition agenda, and follows successful trials of 100% hydrogen boilers for residential use at the Hydrogen Homes in Low Thornley and HyStreet at Spadeadam.
The pure hydrogen boilers will enable commercial users to tap into hydrogen's potential, whether used on their own or in a multivalent configuration with a heat pump.
Karen Boswell, Managing Director at Baxi UK & Ireland, said: “We’re playing our part in the energy transition and that includes in commercial buildings.
“Green hydrogen is one way to help larger buildings decarbonise because it can store renewable power over long periods of time and help avoid heavy peak loads on the electricity grid.”
Following extensive testing of the hydrogen-powered technology at the company’s R&D Centre, Baxi is preparing prototypes for real-life demonstrations that could be live by the end of the year in the UK and Europe.
The different applications of the hydrogen boiler will be demonstrated, such having it deployed at sites of local hydrogen generation and storage solutions, and/or in a multivalent set-up with a heat pump, in which hydrogen would cover the peak loads on the electricity grid.
This trial stage also represents a valuable opportunity for all stakeholders – from utilities to energy grid providers, governments and building owners – to learn more about the potential of hydrogen for heating.
“As we navigate the energy transition, we want to deliver flexibility for our customers,” Boswell continued. “With this in mind, we’re currently working to make our full range of commercial boilers 100% hydrogen ready.
“Our Remeha commercial boiler range is 20% hydrogen ready, but we will also be launching a conversion kit for future boilers to switch from natural gas to 100% hydrogen. This will allow commercial users to prepare themselves for the energy switch, offering them more options to decarbonise heat.”
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