Networking projects

The PEACE project networks with the following R&I projects:

CLEANHYPRO

Open Innovation Test Bed for Electrolysis Materials for Clean Hydrogen Production, Horizon Europe project, Coordinator: FUNDACION TECNALIA RESEARCH & INNOVATION (ES), DOI:10.3030/101091777

Innovative test bed and business support accelerate clean hydrogen production

Splitting water molecules with electricity from renewables via electrolysis can provide carbon-free hydrogen with few to no emissions. The reverse reaction, combining hydrogen with oxygen from the air, can then create electricity (and water). The promising ‘hydrogen economy’ has faced challenges living up to its potential. The development of optimised electrolysis materials, components and products requires funding and strategic business planning. The EU-funded CLEANHYPRO project brings together a consortium of facilitators of technology transfer, corporate finance, funding and coaching to address this. In addition, the project aims to develop and organise a sustainable open innovation test bed and offer a network of facilities and services to aspiring companies.

HYPRAEL

Advanced alkaline electrolysis technology for pressurised H2 production with potential for near-zero energy loss, Horizon Europe project, Coordinator: FUNDACION PARA EL DESARROLLO DE LAS NUEVAS TECNOLOGIAS DEL HIDROGENO EN ARAGON (ES), DOI: 10.3030/101101452

Advanced electrolysers tackle hydrogen compression challenges

Electrolysis is the bedrock of hydrogen production. Electrolysers operating at high pressures help reduce the energy and costs required for the mechanical hydrogen compression. The EU-funded HYPRAEL project plans to develop advanced alkaline electrolysers for hydrogen production at elevated pressures. Immense increases in energy efficiency are also expected by raising the temperature to at least 120 degrees Celsius. Researchers will test the ability of various materials to withstand high temperatures and pressures. The most suitable will be produced at a large scale and integrated in an electrolyser stack for validation. Ultimately, the project is expected to improve hydrogen electrolysis and facilitate the availability of hydrogen as an alternative fuel.

AEMELIA

Anionic Exchange Membrane water ELectrolysis for highLY efficIenTcy sustAinable, and clean Hydrogen production, Horizon Europe project, Coordinator: COMMISSARIAT A L ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES (FR), DOI: 10.3030/101137912

Overcoming industry challenges to boost hydrogen production

Meeting Hydrogen Europe’s 2030 targets for hydrogen production requires advancements in technology performance, durability, safety and profitability. Current technologies are not sufficiently efficient or scalable to meet growing demand. The EU-funded AEMELIA project aims to develop an advanced electrolyser, achieving high current density (1.5 A/cm²) and low energy consumption (46.2 kWh/kg), surpassing the SRIA energy-efficiency targets by 2030. The project will explore disruptive approaches such as binder-free electrodes and advanced catalyst synthesis based on the synergetic effect of chalcogenides, metallic alloys with abundant materials. Moreover, it will develop thinner membranes with high stability and low permeability. Overall, AEMELIA seeks to reduce the LCOH to 2.5 €/kg, thereby attracting investment for upscaling post-project, generating revenue and reducing CO2 emissions compared to conventional methods.

NAUTILUS

Nautical Integrated Hybrid Energy System for Long-haul Cruise Ships, Horizon 2020 project, Coordinator: DEUTSCHES ZENTRUM FUR LUFT - UND RAUMFAHRT EV (DE), DOI: 10.3030/861647

Sustainable long-haul passenger ships

Maritime transport, including long-haul passenger ships, emits greenhouse gases and pollutants. To reduce these emissions and comply with the International Maritime Organisation's targets for 2030 and beyond, the EU-funded Nautilus project will develop an integrated marine energy system that will use liquefied natural gas. The project will build a pilot technology that will gradually replace the internal combustion engine-based generators with a solid oxide fuel cell-battery hybrid genset. What is more, Nautilus will work on a digital design and a demonstrator of an on-board energy system for vessels transporting 1 000 and more than 5 000 passengers, which will be evaluated according to the marine safety regulations.

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