Verne
High-density hydrogen storage for heavy transport
Verne is a clean energy startup based in San Francisco, founded in 2020. The company focuses on developing advanced hydrogen storage, compression, and cryo-compressed hydrogen technologies to support zero-emission power for heavy-duty transport and off-grid industrial applications. Verne aims to decarbonize challenging sectors by creating a decentralized power network that enhances the aging electricity grid, offering rapid, on-site power generation using low-cost hydrogen.
The company specializes in lightweight hydrogen storage vessels and on-site power generation solutions, making hydrogen fuel economically viable for various applications. Verne's technologies are designed for high-demand industries, including data centers, construction sites, and heavy transport sectors like trucks and ships. The company has collaborated with Lawrence Livermore National Lab to validate its innovations and is expanding its manufacturing capabilities with a new facility in Pennsylvania. Verne is supported by notable investors, including Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund and Caterpillar VC.