High temperature, ultra-high efficiency capillary-fed electrolysis project
R&D Focus Areas:
Electrolysis, Advanced manufacturing
Lead Organisation:
Hysata Pty Ltd
Partners:
The University of Wollongong (UoW), Deakin University, Colorado School of Mines, Insumos Tecnicos Industriales
Status:
Active
Start date:
March 2024
Completion date:
August 2027
Key contacts:
Mr Alex Taylor-Bartels, Grants Manager, Hysata Pty Ltd – alex.taylor-bartels@hysata.com
Funding:
AUD$2.97 million – Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)
Project total cost:
AUD$5.94 million
Project summary description (as published by ARENA):
Phase 1 will undertake core research on the development of the separator investigating two proprietary methodologies simultaneously. Following review and investigation, one method will be selected as the basis for Phase 2 and Phase 3.
Phase 2 will consist of two main research areas: design and process development and manufacturing preparation for the chosen methodology.
In Phase 3, a pilot manufacturing line will be commissioned, where separator manufacturing and quality testing will be undertaken in parallel.
The objectives for the Project will be achieved through the following Outcomes:
- Accelerated commercialisation of renewable hydrogen through innovative R&D in high temperature, capillary-fed electrolysis;
- Increased academic research capacity in the Australian hydrogen sector, and the facilitation of collaboration between research groups and industry;
- Improvement in the technology readiness and commercial readiness of hydrogen production technologies through development of a high temperature, ultra-high efficiency capillary-fed electrolyser.
Related publications and key links:
https://arena.gov.au/projects/high-temperature-ultra-high-efficiency-capillary-fed-electrolysis-project/
Higher degree studies supported:
None at this stage.
April 2024