James Cropper Advanced Materials is at the forefront of electrochemical materials technology to lower the cost of producing electrolytic hydrogen and to extend the life of electrolysers. These materials have a direct impact on the economics of green hydrogen by increasing energy efficiency over the lifetime of the electrolyser.

PEM Electrolysers – Understanding and Reducing Degradation Rate

The industry traditionally talks about PEM Electrolyser efficiency at Beginning of Life, however it is increasingly important to consider the lifetime cost of green hydrogen generation, where minimising the long-term cell degradation rate has a big impact on the operational cost of an electrolyser over 10 years, or 80,000 hours.  For example, depending on electricity prices, a degradation rate of 1µV/hr increases the operational cost of the electrolyser by up to $128,000 over its lifetime. Consequently, an understanding of these degradation mechanisms and the identification of technology to minimise degradation rate has a significant impact on the long-term cost of green hydrogen generation.

Dr. Srijita Nundy will be presenting at the upcoming Hydrogen Technology Expo in Hamburg, where she will discuss further the importance of degradation, the mechanisms by which this can occur, as well as presenting the various ways in which James Cropper’s materials can help minimise degradation rate to improve efficiency and lifetime operational cost.

Catch her session on Wednesday 23rd October, 13:05-13:30, for more details, visit: PEM Electrolysers – Understanding & Reducing Degradation Rate – Hydrogen Technology Conference & Expo Europe 2024 (hydrogen-worldexpo.com)

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