World’s first hydrogen heating system warms buildings emissions-free

German startup HYTING has developed and installed the world’s first hydrogen-based heating system, marking a significant step toward carbon-free heating solutions. The 10-kilowatt catalytic hydrogen air-heating system, installed in Offenbach, heats a 1,000-cubic-meter space using hydrogen supplied locally. Unlike traditional combustion, HYTING’s patent-pending catalytic process burns hydrogen with oxygen without a flame, producing only heat and water vapor, and eliminating carbon, nitrogen, and particulate emissions. The system is designed with safety in mind, maintaining hydrogen concentrations below flammable levels. When combined with a heat pump, the hybrid system efficiently manages heating demand by using hydrogen during peak or cold periods while the heat pump handles the base load, offering both environmental and economic benefits. Prior to installation, HYTING validated its technology with a 2,500-hour durability test simulating 10 years of operation, passing without failures or safety issues, and obtained Gas Appliance Regulation certification. The first deployment was done in partnership with