Refueling Options
Tank Exchange Program similar to gas grills
Currently consumers already exchange propane tanks to fuel their gas grills. Propane tanks come in steel cylinders. Hydrogen will be supplied in aluminum cylinders and will be lighter in weight than propane tanks. The tanks would be available in a similar fashion as propane at locations such as gas stations, the local hardware, tool rentals, or any place currently offering propane. Transporting the cylinders is as safe as propane. Alternately, the homeowner could choose to own their own tanks and re-fill them at either their home or a supplier.
Re-Fueling Stations on site (At home or Business)
The most cost effective and convenient option will be a home Electrolyser, whereby the homeowner can produce their own hydrogen from their electric and water supply. This will be done overnight at off peak power rates allowing unlimited supply to re-fill the tanks(s) at the homeowner’s convenience. The Electrolyser may be located anywhere the homeowner decides such as the basement, garage, carport, etc. (virtually anywhere water and electric may be accessed.) As the volume of home users increases, the home version of an Electrolyser would range between $1,500 and $3,000. Commercial users cost will be based on size of the unit and volume required on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.
Re-Fueling Stations
For those wanting to own their own tanks they would be able to take them to their local U-Haul, Lowe’s, Home Depot, Hardware Stores, Tool Rentals, etc. Like the tank exchange program, Propane tanks come in steel cylinders. Hydrogen will be supplied in aluminum cylinders and will be lighter weight than propane. The tanks would be available in a similar fashion as propane at locations such as gas stations, the local hardware, tool rentals, and any place currently offering propane. Transporting the cylinders is as safe as propane.