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other electrolyzer technologies . “ We are essentially redefining what alkaline electrolyzers can do , making them suitable for a wider range of applications ,” Nielsen explains .
Meeting diverse market needs
Stiesdal Hydrogen ’ s electrolyzer is engineered to cater to a broad spectrum of end-use requirements . A range of solutions for the balance of plant allows for differences in feed water purities and downstream gas cleanliness requirements . “ We designed our product to cater to as wide an off-take as possible ,” explains Nielsen .
“ We designed our product to cater to as wide an off-take as possible .”
The company ’ s primary focus is on producing bulk green hydrogen to meet the escalating demand across various sectors . By ensuring its technology can adapt to diverse end-use scenarios , Stiesdal Hydrogen aims to maximize its market potential . “ Our goal is to provide a flexible , scalable solution that can meet the diverse needs of the green hydrogen market , from traditional hydrogen-consuming industries to new applications and beyond ,” says Nielsen .
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The graph illustrates the operation of one of Stiesdal Hydrogen ’ s electrolyzers at a customer site over a random week . The fluctuations are influenced by the electricity price .
The HydroGen Electrolyzer is designed for installation at nextgeneration Power-to-X facilities , featuring a highly industrialized installation process and balance of plant . Visualization by BWSC
Projects and outlook
Stiesdal Hydrogen ’ s technology is already deployed in real-world applications as the company has delivered three units of the HydroGen Electrolyzer for clean energy projects in Denmark .
The first project involves using the hydrogen produced from two Stiesdal Hydrogen units to upgrade raw biogas , which has a 40 % CO 2 content , to almost pure methane . This process not only improves the fuel production efficiency of biogas plants but also provides a sustainable use for the CO 2
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The second project focuses on trailer filling , highlighting the electrolyzer ’ s ability to support hydrogen mobility applications .
“ We are gaining operating hours quickly , and our technology readiness level is increasing .”
Looking ahead , the company is in discussions with several project developers , particularly in Europe , to deploy its technology in large-scale projects . With a technology readiness level of 7 , Stiesdal Hydrogen is well on its way to commercializing its dynamic alkaline electrolyzer . “ We are gaining operating hours quickly , and our technology readiness level is increasing . The task now is to bring it to the wider market ,” concludes Nielsen .
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