This investment creates a new strategic alliance focused on hydrogen

Brembo and SIAD have announced their investment in Hydrospark, a start-up supported and launched by Petroceramics, which is specialised in the development of advanced technology for hydrogen energy production and storage.
The agreement foresees an equal investment up to €1 million from each company.
For Brembo – a global leader in braking systems, investing through its venture capital unit, Brembo Ventures – and SIAD – an international group active in Industrial Gases, Engineering, LPG, Natural Gas and Healthcare sectors – this investment underlines the technological and industrial value of Hydrospark.
Hydrospark reportedly brings a major innovation into the sector: a modular, scalable platform built on proprietary ceramic materials and optimised manufacturing processes, enabling the production of Solid Oxide Cells with higher energy density and reduced manufacturing costs.
Solid Oxide Cells, developed by Hydrospark, are said to produce electricity and heat from hydrogen with high efficiency and zero emissions. They can also convert renewable energy into hydrogen, providing an advanced solution for sustainable energy storage.
Brembo and SIAD state this technology is considered one of the most promising for decarbonisation of the industry and mobility and represents a fundamental step into the construction of an efficient and sustainable hydrogen supply chain.
“Hydrospark exemplifies the kind of technology-driven innovation that has the potential to create meaningful impact,” Brembo Group Executive Chairman, Matteo Tiraboschi, said.
“Our investment reflects a commitment to fostering the growth of dynamic entrepreneurial talent and advancing solutions, including those, like Hydrospark’s, that can contribute to a more sustainable future.”
“Our investment in Hydrospark is fully aligned with SIAD’s long-term vision: driving the energy transition through innovative technologies,” The SIAD Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Bernardo Sestini, said.
“Hydrogen is a key enabler for a decarbonised future, and Hydrospark brings together industrial expertise and technological vision in a truly pioneering project.
“At the SIAD Group, we believe that collaboration among Italian centers of excellence can create lasting value for the industry and for future generations.”
Hydrospark has already achieved significant industrial milestones and established collaborations with international partners.
By its second year of operations, it aims to break-even and achieve an annual production capacity of one million cells.
“Welcoming two highly prestigious private companies into our shareholder base represents a key strategic step,” Hydrospark Chief Executive Officer, Fabrizio Gualandris, said.
“This investment will allow us to validate our technology in an actual production facility, while seizing the opportunity to grow and position ourselves as a leading player in the hydrogen market.”

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