Imagine a water-splitting machine that doesn't need the expensive, rare metals usually required to make it work. Instead of using costly 'special' materials, it uses a clever chemical helper to move energy more efficiently. It's like replacing a gold-plated tool with a high-performance plastic one that does the same job for a fraction of the cost.
Current green hydrogen production relies on expensive critical raw materials and fluorinated membranes, leading to high capital costs and supply chain vulnerabilities.
A 5-cell electrolyser prototype with 1.5 kW nominal power and a surface area over 100 cm2.
If you are a chemical plant dealing with high capital costs for decarbonization — this project developed a redox-mediated electrolysis method that is entirely free of critical raw materials. This reduces reliance on expensive imports and lowers the initial investment for green hydrogen production.
If you are a wind or solar farm operator dealing with unstable power inputs — this project developed a system capable of managing a vast dynamic range of operational capacities. This allows for more efficient hydrogen storage when energy production spikes.
If you are an equipment manufacturer dealing with the high cost of fluorinated membranes — this project developed a technology that requires no fluorinated membranes or ionomers. This simplifies the supply chain and lowers the cost of goods sold.
It eliminates the need for critical raw materials (CRMs) and expensive fluorinated membranes or ionomers, which are major drivers of capital expenditure in current systems.
The project is developing a 5-cell stack with an active surface area exceeding 100 cm2 and a nominal power of 1.5 kW.
Yes, the REDHy method is patented by the DLR.
The goal is to validate the prototype for 1200 hours with a maximum degradation of 0.1% per 1000 hours.
The project runs until 2027-12-31, aiming to reach TRL4 by the end of the period.
The consortium is well-balanced for technology transfer, consisting of 7 partners across 5 countries. With an industry ratio of 43% (including 3 industrial partners and 2 SMEs), there is a strong bridge between the coordinating research body (DLR) and commercial application, ensuring the prototype development is aligned with market needs.
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