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Hydrogen production and storage platform

Published on 29 April 2016

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF A NEW SOURCE OF ENERGY

The mission of the hydrogen production and storage platform is to develop innovative hydrogen production, conversion, and storage processes so that hydrogen can be effectively used as a source of energy.

The platform develops and tests demonstrators of significant size in partnership with manufacturing companies. The platform’s hydrogen-production research focuses on high-energy yield, high-temperature (700°C to 800°C) water-vapor electrolysis, and has resulted in the development of an operational hydrogen-production system offering yields of 99 %.

The other applications for this technology include power-to-gas conversion via water-vapor/carbon-dioxide electrolysis. The electrolyzers can also operate in reversible solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) mode powered by hydrogen or other gases (such as natural gas and biogas). Cogeneration is currently the priority application for SOFCs. The platform is also working on low-pressure solid-hydrogen storage processes for stationary and transportation applications.

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NOTABLE EQUIPMENT

Electrolyzer lifespan and performance testing equipment, hydrogen tanks and production chains up to the tens of kW; representative-scale demonstrators

KEY FIGURES

  • 700 sq. m of facilities and a 120 sq. m outdoor testing area
  • 40 research scientists and technicians
  • € 6 million in equipment
  • 7 new patents filed per year, portfolio of 45 patents

PARTNERS

Around ten industrial partners, including Sylfen and McPhy Energy

LOCATION

Liten (Grenoble)

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