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Hystar ’ s containerised electrolyser
Hystar : revolutionising PEM electrolysis
Among the recent entrants to the rapidly expanding universe of electrolyser manufacturers , Hystar is shining particularly brightly . Combining knowledge from the fuel cell industry with electrolyser technology , the Norwegian company claims to have developed the world ’ s most efficient PEM electrolyser . With market-ready solutions , Hystar is now gearing up to fully automate its production process and ramp up production capacity to gigawatt scale .
By Matjaž Matošec
Founded in 2020 , Hystar is a young – yet quickly growing – enterprise . As a spin-off from SINTEF , Scandinavia ’ s largest independent research organisation , the company has a background of over 15 years of research into PEM technology , making its patented electrolysis process the fruit of thorough development work and testing . Born out of a desire to facilitate and accelerate the transition to a green future , Hystar has the vision and ambition to become one of the top electrolyser suppliers worldwide , setting new standards in terms of efficiency , scalability , and sustainability . To learn more about their technology and growth plans , we spoke to Jan Schmidt , Hystar ’ s project engineer .
Originally from Austria , Jan forms part of a 30-strong international team based in Høvik , just outside of Oslo . Having previously worked as a fuel cell development engineer for a global technology provider , his main responsibility at Hystar is the development of a modular approach for the company ’ s game-changing electrolyser .
10 Hydrogen Tech World | Issue 7 | December 2022