Imagine a water-splitting machine that doesn't just make hydrogen, but squeezes it into a high-pressure state right from the start. Usually, you need expensive extra pumps to get gas ready for pipelines, but this system does it internally. It's like having a soda machine that carbonates the drink instantly instead of needing a separate bottling plant.
Green hydrogen production is often too expensive due to the high cost of mechanical compressors needed to get gas into pipelines or chemical plants. Current alkaline electrolyzers often lack the efficiency and pressure capabilities to bypass these costly steps.
A >50 kW alkaline electrolysis system demonstrator. It includes stack components qualified for pressure standing and a two-stage pressurization concept.
If you are a chemical producer dealing with high energy costs for gas compression — this project developed a system that produces hydrogen at pressures exceeding 50 bar. This allows the gas to be fed directly into methanol synthesis without extra mechanical compression.
If you are a grid operator dealing with the high CAPEX of compression stations — this project developed an electrolyzer capable of operating up to 90 bar. This enables direct injection of green hydrogen into gas networks, removing the need for separate compression stages.
If you are a renewable energy producer dealing with fluctuating power supply — this project developed an alkaline electrolyzer designed for direct coupling with renewables. It targets a 70% efficiency (LHV) at a current density of 1 A/cm2 to lower the cost of hydrogen.
It reduces the Levelized Cost of Hydrogen (LCOH) by eliminating expensive mechanical compression stages and increasing operating efficiency at higher current densities. This lowers both CAPEX and OPEX of the overall system.
The project is developing and demonstrating an alkaline electrolysis system of more than 50 kW.
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not disclosed, but the consortium includes 3 industry partners and 2 SMEs who are developing the technology for commercial perspectives.
Yes, by operating at pressures up to 90 bar, the hydrogen can be fed directly into gas networks without further compression.
The project aims to place Europe at the lead of highly pressurized alkaline electrolysis technology within a 3-year period (2023-2026).
The consortium is well-balanced for commercialization, featuring a 43% industry ratio with 3 industrial partners and 2 SMEs. The presence of DLR as coordinator alongside 3 universities and 1 research center ensures a strong bridge between academic research and industrial application across 5 European countries.
Contact DLR (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt eV) regarding the PEACE project
Contact us to connect with the PEACE consortium for high-pressure electrolysis licensing.
