The HYPRAEL project, coordinated by the Aragon Hydrogen Foundation, reaches its mid-term review.
The HYPRAEL project, focused on the development of advanced alkaline electrolysis technology for the production of pressurised hydrogen with near-zero energy loss potential, has successfully reached its key mid-term review milestone. The review meeting brought together all the project partners (Aragon Hydrogen Foundation, Fraunhofer, AGFA, VECO, SYENSQO and Green Hydrogen Systems) to analyse the progress achieved to date and to draw up the strategies required to meet the challenges that lie ahead.
The primary objective of the HYPRAEL project is to develop and validate the next generation of alkaline electrolysis technology (AEL) for the production of hydrogen at high pressure (min. 80 bar). To deliver this objective, AEL, an already mature and well-established technology, will undergo significant improvement beyond the state-of-the-art.
Key innovations to avoid costly downstream mechanical compression processes will be investigated, along with advanced cell designs, stacks and Balance of Plan designs to significantly reduce energy loss. Research on advanced and sustainable electrodes, separators, polymers and compositions will also be conducted, as well as innovative architectures to move towards sustainable and larger scale mass production of highly efficient electrolysers.
The review meeting highlighted the successful collaboration between the project partners, which has proved key in overcoming initial difficulties and laying a solid foundation for the next phases of the project. Nevertheless, it was also acknowledged that there is still a long way to go to deliver the end goal.
Source: Aragon Hydrogen Foundation
