KINETIC7 has announced a breakthrough in clean energy with the development of a hydrogen-on-demand system designed to provide safer cooking solutions for communities reliant on polluting fuels.
Founded by Rick Parish, the company has developed a technology that generates hydrogen gas instantly from water, eliminating the need for storage and significantly reducing associated safety risks. The innovation targets the estimated 2.3 billion people worldwide who still depend on firewood, charcoal and biomass for everyday cooking and heating.
Traditional cooking methods are a major contributor to household air pollution, which is linked to millions of premature deaths each year due to respiratory illness and other health conditions. By contrast, KINETIC7’s system produces a clean flame without harmful emissions, offering a safer alternative for indoor use.
Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the company has introduced two portable stove models—Nomad™ and Tribe™—which utilise the hydrogen-on-demand process. These units generate gas through electrolysis powered by an internal battery, which can be recharged via solar energy or conventional power sources. Importantly, the technology avoids storing hydrogen, reducing the risk of leaks or combustion hazards and enhancing operational safety.
The stoves have been designed with humanitarian applications in mind, particularly for deployment in remote or crisis-affected areas where access to clean energy is limited. Beyond improving air quality, the technology also addresses wider safety concerns, including the risks faced by individuals—especially women—who must travel long distances to collect firewood.
The innovation has undergone independent technical assessment, including evaluation by experts at Imperial College London, and aligns with multiple United Nations sustainable development goals. It has also been showcased at international platforms such as the clean cooking summit organised by the International Energy Agency.
Initial production of the stoves is expected to begin later this year, with plans to collaborate with governments, humanitarian agencies and non-governmental organisations to expand access.
By combining safety-focused design with zero-emission energy generation, KINETIC7’s technology presents a potential pathway to reducing health risks, environmental damage and social challenges linked to traditional cooking methods.
KINETIC7 unveils hydrogen stove to tackle air pollution
