Latent Drive
Latent Drive, based on the Dorset Innovation Park, are revolutionising green hydrogen production with two unique technologies aimed at making green hydrogen abundant and affordable.
The company’s Catrode process converts standard stainless steel into high-performance catalysed electrodes without using platinum group metals. Catrodes can be produced at scale and are suitable for both Alkaline and Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) electrolysers, helping lower costs and make hydrogen production more practical for industry.
Latent Drive are also developing SeaStack, a first-of-its-kind direct seawater electrolyser stack. Designed for use at offshore wind farms, SeaStack can process seawater directly, removing the need for desalination. It is built to run efficiently across a wide operating range, making it easier to capture fluctuating renewable energy and turn it into hydrogen at lower cost.
By focusing on simple, robust engineering and innovative electrochemistry, Latent Drive are addressing two key challenges in the hydrogen sector: reducing costs and enabling large-scale deployment. The company’s work supports both the global transition to clean energy and Dorset’s role as a hub for innovation in this field.
With its growth at the Dorset Innovation Park, Latent Drive is creating high-value jobs and strengthening the region’s position in the UK’s clean energy supply chain.