Solid-State Hydrogen Storage Cylinders Delivered in Volume, Supporting Commercial Deployment of Hydrogen-Powered Two-Wheelers

As the green transition in short-distance mobility accelerates, hydrogen-powered two-wheelers are moving from demonstration projects toward commercial-scale deployment.

Hydrogen two-wheelers are gaining traction in shared mobility, campus commuting and last-mile delivery, thanks to fast hydrogen refuelling, stable performance at low temperatures and zero-carbon operation. The growing market is also raising requirements for the safety, performance and cost competitiveness of hydrogen storage systems.

Anhui Shuiyuanli Hydrogen Energy Technology Co., Ltd. is a technology-focused small and medium-sized enterprise engaged in the development and manufacturing of hydrogen production technologies and key fuel-cell components. The company has developed capabilities spanning hydrogen production, solid-state hydrogen storage, hydrogen fuel-cell systems, stacks and key components. It has delivered more than 1,000 solid-state hydrogen storage cylinders in volume, providing critical storage hardware for the large-scale deployment of hydrogen-powered two-wheelers.

Hydrogen storage is a key factor in the commercialisation of hydrogen-powered two-wheelers. Solid-state hydrogen storage enables hydrogen to be stored and released under low-pressure conditions, offering safety and operational advantages compared with conventional high-pressure hydrogen storage. Standardised storage cylinders can be swapped within seconds, making them particularly suitable for shared hydrogen two-wheelers and helping lower the operational barriers for end users.

Performance improvements are also critical to commercial deployment. Shuiyuanli Hydrogen Energy has continued to develop its solid-state hydrogen storage materials and cylinder structures, increasing the gravimetric hydrogen storage capacity from 1.78% to 1.96%. The higher hydrogen storage capacity at the same weight can help extend vehicle range, while the balance of size, weight and storage performance makes the cylinders suitable for the limited installation space available on two-wheelers and supports overall vehicle optimisation.

Product delivery marks only the beginning of cooperation. Shuiyuanli Hydrogen Energy provides not only hardware products but also full-lifecycle support, covering product selection and adaptation, on-site installation and commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting and technical consultation. The company aims to address operational challenges throughout the service lifecycle and provide customers with comprehensive technical support.

A mature upstream supply chain for key components is essential to the large-scale deployment of hydrogen-powered two-wheelers. The volume delivery of solid-state hydrogen storage cylinders marks an important milestone in the commercialisation of Shuiyuanli Hydrogen Energy's solid-state hydrogen storage technology and represents a practical application of domestically developed solid-state hydrogen storage technology in civilian hydrogen mobility.

Going forward, Shuiyuanli Hydrogen Energy will continue to advance the development of solid-state hydrogen storage materials and equipment, further improve product performance and work with industry partners to support the development of hydrogen-powered short-distance mobility.