A step forward in clean vessel charging
Latent Drive has secured a GB£630,000 Innovate UK grant to trial its green hydrogen SeaStack technology, producing hydrogen directly from seawater without desalination or the need to use rare metals.
The HydroPort trial, hosted at Portland Port UK and supported by Dorset Council, will fuel a harbour patrol vessel using shore power. SeaStack’s innovative design could cut costs and emissions, supporting offshore renewables.
“Huge thanks to our team and the HydroPort consortium for winning this substantial grant,” said Frazer Ely, CEO of Latent Drive.
“SeaStack has the potential to revolutionise clean hydrogen production in a global market projected to reach $642 billion by 2030.”
Renewables hub
The Dorset coast in the UK is emerging as a renewables hub, with up to 2GW of offshore wind planned through a partnership between Source Galileo and PortWind. The region also offers vast hydrogen storage potential, essential for decarbonising marine fuels.
ERM, the advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, recently issued an independent report analysing the overall hydrogen market, green hydrogen from wind and resulting opportunities for SeaStack.
The report highlights SeaStack’s cost advantages and sustainability benefits, positioning it as a solution to grid congestion and water scarcity. By 2040, the UK could deploy up to 9GW of offshore wind-powered electrolysers, while Europe may reach 90GW.
This latest Innovate UK funding follows GB£1.1m in government-backed grants for Latent Drive.
With a new GB£2.25m investment round, the company said it is poised to drive innovation in alternative fuels for maritime and offshore energy.
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