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thyssenkrupp nucera, Fraunhofer IKTS launch SOEC stack pilot plant
to low-temperature electrolysis. Another advantage of the technology is its ability to use CO 2 as a feedstock to generate green synthesis gas, which can be converted into sustainable chemicals and e-fuels.
Insights gained from operating the pilot facility will feed into the design of a fully automated, industrial-scale SOEC production plant. thyssenkrupp nucera and Fraunhofer IKTS have opened a pilot production facility for solid oxide electrolysis cell( SOEC) stacks in Arnstadt, Thuringia, Germany. The plant, inaugurated on 27 May, marks the next phase of the partners’ strategic collaboration to industrialise hightemperature electrolysis technology for green hydrogen production.
The facility, designed and built by Fraunhofer IKTS, will initially produce SOEC stacks in limited quantities with a target annual capacity of 8 MW. These stacks form the core of future SOEC electrolyser systems from thyssenkrupp nucera.
The collaboration builds on Fraunhofer IKTS’ s research and aims to bring the next generation of SOEC electrolysers to industrial scale. The technology uses a ceramic electrolyte and CF-based interconnectors to enable high corrosion resistance, thermal cycle stability, and long-term performance, while also being suited for future automated mass production.
SOEC systems operate at high temperatures using steam, requiring less electricity for hydrogen production compared
Hidrogenii commissions 15 TPD hydrogen liquefaction plant in Louisiana Hidrogenii, the joint venture between Olin and Plug Power, has commissioned its 15 TPD hydrogen liquefaction plant in St. Gabriel, Louisiana, U. S., which is among the largest electrolytic hydrogen liquefaction facilities in North America.
The facility will liquefy hydrogen produced by Olin for trailer shipments across the U. S., serving Plug’ s material handling customers and utilizing Plug’ s novel spot pricing market. The plant is designed to liquefy up to 15 TPD of hydrogen at maximum capacity, increasing Plug’ s total production capacity to 40 TPD.
“ This Louisiana plant, a milestone in expanding our U. S. hydrogen network, bolsters our financial position by leveraging a dependable, cost-effective hydrogen source, reducing our reliance on third-party suppliers,” said Plug CEO Andy Marsh.
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