PEACE Newsletter No. 9 onlineAdvancing High-Pressure Electrolysis and Strengthening Community Engagement
Published: April 16, 2026
The latest edition of the PEACE project newsletter (No. 9, March 2026) is now available, bringing fresh insights into the project’s technical progress, community engagement, and developments across the European hydrogen landscape.
PEACE Technical Achievements
This edition highlights two major technological advancements that pave the way for full 50 kW system demonstration of high-pressure alkaline electrolysis (AEL):
- Upgraded Balance of Plant (BoP): PEACE test infrastructure has been enhanced to support dual-stage pressurised operation, enabling testing at internal pressures of up to 60–90 bar.
- Assembly of the PEACE Short Stack: A three-cell short stack has been designed and assembled, integrating validated components and scalable, cost-efficient manufacturing approaches.
Showcasing Results at Hydrogen Days 2026
The newsletter also features PEACE’s active participation in Hydrogen Days 2026, where the consortium organised a dedicated workshop.
PEACE team at Hydrogen Days 2026
Key highlights presented include:
- Electrochemical performance below 1.8 V at 1 A/cm² under pressurised conditions
- Validation of performance at both cell and stack level
- Insights into bubble dynamics supporting optimisation of electrolyser design
- Progress on the short-stack and proof-of-concept system
- Advances in modelling and operational optimisation
PEACE Speakers at Hydrogen Days 2026
Spotlight on the Clean Hydrogen Partnership
A dedicated section on the Clean Hydrogen Partnership, the EU’s key public-private initiative supporting hydrogen research and innovation, is included in the Newsletter with a presentation of its open call for proposals.
Hydrogen Sector Updates and Opportunities
The newsletter provides a broader overview of developments in the hydrogen sector, including:
- Results of the second European Hydrogen Bank auction, supporting six projects expected to produce around 500 kilotonnes of renewable hydrogen
- Upcoming industry events and engagement opportunities
Read the full newsletter no. 9 HERE and subscribe to stay updated on future developments.
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