Business Expanding Australian company LAVO Renewables, an Australian developer of hydrogen energy storage system, has established a subsidiary in Japan
Feb 12, 2025
LAVO Renewables Pty Ltd
, an Australian startup developed a pioneering hydrogen energy storage system (HESS) using metal hydride technology, partnered with UNSW. The company has now established a subsidiary in Japan to support the country’'s green hydrogen transformation.
- Establishment
- 2024/01
- Destination
- Tokyo
- Sustainability & Energy
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Australia
Founded in Sydney in 2020, LAVO specializes in hydrogen energy storage with metal hydride technology, which enables the safe, long-term storage and transportation of hydrogen. The company established its subsidiary in Saudi Arabia and has implemented this technology to decarbonize data centers and telecom towers in South Africa and Middle East. It is also conducting demonstration projects aimed at hydrogen transportation to Southeast Asia, focusing on decarbonizing islands that rely on diesel generators.
This time, the company has established a subsidiary in Tokyo, aiming to contribute to Japan's ambitious green hydrogen agenda, enhance energy security, and foster a global hydrogen supply chain.
Hydrogen Energy Storage System
Moreover, the company plans to commercialize its hydrogen storage technologies and expand its applications to various sectors, including transportation and industrial use through collaboration with universities and clean tech companies.
JETRO selected the company for its Invitation Program. After that, to assist with setting up the company's Japanese subsidiary, JETRO's Invest Japan Business Support Center (IBSC) provided business matching with Japanese companies , introduced service providers (VCs and CVCs, staffing agencies), and provided market reports and consultations with hydrogen expert.
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