Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) refers to both a type of battery and hydrogen storage material, with Hyto Energy utilizing its properties in specific applications. Ni-MH batteries use a metal hydride electrode to store hydrogen ions, offering high energy density and rechargeability, used in Hyto’s portable hydrogen power packs to buffer fuel cell output. As a hydrogen storage material, Ni-based alloys (e.g., LaNi₅) absorb hydrogen to form hydrides, used in small-scale systems requiring fast charge/discharge cycles. These alloys operate at low temperatures, making them suitable for consumer electronics and backup power. While Hyto primarily focuses on other metal hydrides for large-scale storage, nickel metal hydride’s versatility supports its use in niche, small-scale hydrogen energy solutions.