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Thanks to the global service network of MAN Energy Solutions , H-TEC SYSTEMS has a worldwide network , with more than 100 service centres across five continents .
Smart design – high efficiency
The design of H-TEC SYSTEMS electrolysers is based on a smart modular concept , which groups multiple stacks into independently controllable cascades that can be combined to form systems of various capacities . While already busy developing a larger stack , which may be more practical for green hydrogen production plants exceeding 100 MW in capacity , the use of a small stack in systems with capacities below this three-digit threshold comes with significant advantages .
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“ Our design solution on the stack level is highly beneficial , especially because of its inherent redundancy , which is of great value to customers in such a young market ,” explains Jonas . “ In case of a stack failure , only one stack cascade can be switched off , while all other cascades continue operating at full capacity , meaning no system downtime and higher overall efficiency . And once the replacement stack is delivered to the site , it takes just 2 – 3 hours to replace the stack and have the system up and running at full capacity again . So , this inherent redundancy is one of many unique aspects that set us apart from other players in the market . And , more generally , we always keep in stock spare parts for off-the-shelf peripheral components .”
Extensive service offerings
Seeing system efficiency and availability as key downward drivers of the levelized cost of hydrogen ( LCOH ), H-TEC SYSTEMS provides and extensive portfolio of service offerings that cover the entire lifecycle of their products .
Stack Gigafactory in Hamburg
At its production site in Hamburg , H-TEC SYSTEMS is building a new electrolyser stack Gigafactory , scheduled to become operational by the beginning of 2024 . This new facility will allow the company to significantly increase its stack production capacity . Drawing on Volkswagen ’ s competence in building largescale plants for serial production , the facility will feature a fully automated , state-of-the-art production line capable of fulfilling a significant share of future global demand . This plant is part of H2Giga , a flagship zero-emission technology project launched and funded by the German government to accelerate mass production of PEM electrolysers .
10 Hydrogen Tech World | Issue 8 | February 2023