Collaboration between Brembo and the Group SIAD takes a step forward with its entry into the capital of Hydrospark, a young Italian company focused on hydrogen energy solutions. The move is seen as a lever to accelerate the transition to a cleaner energy model, with a clear focus on the industry innovation and plant validation.
Both companies have agreed to a equal contribution of up to 1 million euros each one. In the case of Brembo, the operation is articulated through Brembo Ventures, its venture capital unit; SIAD, for its part, is strengthening its strategy in areas where it is already active: industrial gases, engineering, LPG, natural gas and health.
Investment agreement and scope
With this alliance, Hydrospark gains access to financial resources and industrial knowledge to scale its technological proposal and take it to real production environmentsThe immediate objective is to consolidate development, optimize processes, and prepare for the commercial deployment of its hydrogen solutions.
For Brembo, the bet is aligned with the search for new technological areas linked to the energy transition; for SIAD, it means delving into a field where hydrogen plays a key role in the decarbonizationBoth investments, of the same amount, underscore the industrial interest in a more efficient hydrogen value chain.
Technology: Solid oxide cells with advanced ceramics
The core of Hydrospark is a modular and scalable platform based on high-performance ceramic materials and optimized manufacturing processes. This approach allows for the production solid oxide cells with greater energy density and lower costs, two decisive factors for competing in demanding industrial markets.
These cells can generate electricity and heat from hydrogen with high efficiency and no direct emissions. They are also suitable for operating as renewable energy converters into hydrogen, an essential function for the sustainable storage and the balance of the electrical system in periods of high variability.
Scalability and industrial roadmap
The company declares itself oriented towards research, scalability and sustainability, and has already achieved several industrial milestones, in addition to maintaining collaborations with international partners. In its growth plan, Hydrospark sets a goal achieve profitability in its second year of activity.
In terms of production capacity, the start-up projects up to 1 million cells per year, a figure that would allow for supplying applications in industry and mobility, boosting the availability of high-performance hydrogen technology in Europe.
Voices of the protagonists
According to Fabrizio Gualandris, CEO of Hydrospark, the entry of Brembo and SIAD represents a strategic step for validate the technology in a production environment and support the project's growth towards the market.
To Bernardo Sestini, president and CEO of the SIAD Group, hydrogen is a key piece of a future low carbon, and Hydrospark combines technical knowledge and innovation with the potential to generate sustained value in the industry.
Matthew Tiraboschi, CEO of Brembo Group, highlights that the investment is aligned with the purpose of promoting technological solutions that promote a more sustainable economy, while promoting entrepreneurial talent.
From Petroceramics, the company that supports the foundation of Hydrospark, its CEO Massimiliano Valle stresses that decarbonized energy is a natural area to apply its experience in materials science, strengthening cooperation between Italian industrial players.
Impact on the energy transition
The deployment of solid oxide cells can boost energy intensiveness and accelerate indirect electrification through hydrogen, with applications ranging from distributed generation to heavy-duty mobility.
In a context of increasing renewables, solutions such as Hydrospark's help to integrate variability of wind and photovoltaic generation, providing storage and flexibility, and contributing to a more efficient and sustainable hydrogen supply chain.
The operation of Brembo and SIAD strengthens an ecosystem in which the collaboration between industry, engineering and materials science It becomes a lever for developing key hydrogen technologies. With balanced financing, a clear industrial plan, and a high-performance ceramic platform, Hydrospark is positioned to accelerate the adoption of hydrogen in real-world applications, with a tangible impact on competitiveness and climate.