Carbon280 Pty Ltd

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Carbon280 Pty Ltd - overview

Established

2019

Location

Perth, WA, Australia

Primary Industry

Energy Storage & Batteries

About

Based in Australia, Carbon280 Pty Ltd specializes in innovative hydrogen storage solutions, focusing on developing safe and scalable technologies that improve hydrogen supply chain efficiency. Carbon280 Pty Ltd, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Perth, Australia, develops advanced technologies for hydrogen storage. The company successfully secured USD 11. 10 mn in Seed funding, led by Woodside Energy (USA) Inc.


, advancing the commercialization of its products. Carbon280 has completed one total deal, with the most recent being on August 19, 2025. Carbon280 specializes in innovative hydrogen storage solutions, with its primary product being Hydrilyte®, a liquid metal hydride that enables safe, scalable, and cost-effective hydrogen storage at ambient temperature and pressure. This technology facilitates the separation of hydrogen from mixed gas streams and allows for efficient storage, addressing significant challenges in the hydrogen supply chain.


Hydrilyte® is designed to be handled as easily as conventional fuels, making it compatible with existing infrastructure and ideal for industries where hydrogen is a by-product. The company targets a diverse clientele, including hydrogen project developers, engineering partners, and potential end-users across various sectors such as energy, transportation, and industrial applications, particularly in developed markets pursuing green hydrogen initiatives like Europe, North America, and parts of Asia-Pacific. Carbon280's revenue streams are derived from the commercialization of its Hydrilyte® technology, primarily through B2B transactions with industrial clients and project developers. The company engages in partnerships involving direct sales agreements, where clients procure the Hydrilyte® systems tailored to their specific application needs.


The transactions may also include service agreements related to the installation, operation, and maintenance of the technology. This structure allows for ongoing revenue generation beyond the initial product sale, creating a recurring revenue model through service contracts. While specific pricing plans for Hydrilyte® and associated services are not disclosed, the company emphasizes the cost efficiency of its technology, positioning it as a competitively priced alternative within the hydrogen storage market. In August 2025, Carbon280 Pty Ltd raised USD 11.


10 mn in Seed funding, led by Woodside Energy (USA) Inc. , to support the construction of a pilot plant in Kwinana, Western Australia. This facility will feature labs and a 100kW TRL6 prototype to test their technology at an industrial scale. The company plans to expand its innovative hydrogen storage solutions into new markets, leveraging the recent funding to optimize product offerings and enhance operational capabilities.


Current Investors

Woodside Energy (USA) Inc.

Primary Industry

Energy Storage & Batteries

Sub Industries

Oil & Gas, Energy Storage & Batteries

Website

www.carbon280.com/

Verticals

Clean Technology

Company Stage

Angel & Seed

Total Amount Raised

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