Emerson will contribute its extensive expertise in automation
Emerson, a global technology and software leader, has announced a strategic collaboration with Cavendish Renewable Technology (CRT), an Australian start-up specializing in hydrogen technologies. The partnership aims to expedite the deployment of CRT’s innovative hydrogen production solutions by leveraging Emerson’s automation and software portfolio.
As the world intensifies its search for sustainable energy alternatives, hydrogen has emerged as a promising contender in the transition to cleaner energy sources. Recognizing the immense potential of hydrogen in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, researchers, industries, and governments worldwide have turned their attention to developing hydrogen technologies.
Ani Kulkarni, Ph.D., CEO of CRT, expressed optimism about the future of hydrogen, stating, “It’s going to be a golden era for hydrogen over the next decade.” The collaboration with Emerson will empower CRT to optimize and scale its operations, thereby accelerating the global adoption of hydrogen technologies to meet energy targets and combat climate change.
Emerson will contribute its extensive expertise in automation, along with a portfolio encompassing software, control systems, instrumentation, valves, and safety solutions, to support CRT’s hydrogen electrolysers and ammonia processing equipment. By digitalizing CRT’s operations, Emerson’s automation technology will enhance safety and reliability while expediting the delivery of hydrogen-based products and solutions.
Mike Train, Senior Vice President, and Chief Sustainability Officer at Emerson, highlighted the value proposition of the collaboration, stating, “Emerson’s hydrogen experience and automation technology will help CRT digitalise its operations for improved safety and reliability while also accelerating the delivery of its hydrogen-based products and solutions.”
CRT CEO Ani Kulkarni further explained the company’s approach, emphasizing their proprietary electrolyser technology for scalable green hydrogen production. CRT aims to achieve cost competitiveness with fossil fuels. Additionally, their innovative ammonia solution enables the direct conversion of ammonia into electricity, bypassing the energy-intensive step of converting ammonia back into hydrogen before electricity generation.
As Emerson and CRT join forces, their combined efforts are expected to contribute significantly to the global deployment of hydrogen technologies. By harnessing the power of automation and software, the collaboration seeks to advance the scalability, efficiency, and affordability of hydrogen production, ultimately driving the transition to a more sustainable energy future.
