The role and risks of precious metals in the hydrogen supply chain
Precious metals remain the most expensive part of many hydrogen technologies, particularly electrolysers and PEM fuel cells. Supply of these metals are primarily from South Africa and Russia and supply risk compounds price risk. With cost reduction being key to commercialisation, this talk will focus on:
- Which metals are used in which parts of the hydrogen supply chain
- Supply and demand of these metals
- How recycling of precious metals can improve carbon footprint and decrease supply risk
- How precious metal use can be minimised as the hydrogen industry grows
- How businesses can mitigate the price risk of using precious metals