Hydrogen fuel cells are electrochemical devices used to convert the chemical energy of hydrogen into electrical energy, releasing heat in the process while producing water as the only by-product of the electrochemical reactions. There are several types of hydrogen fuel cells, including alkaline, proton exchange membrane (PEM), phosphoric acid, and solid oxide fuel cells. These technologies differ in numerous ways, most notably in the component materials used to support the electrochemical process. In this section you can find news items related to various aspects of fuel cell technologies. If you would like to see your news release published here and in our email newsletter, please feel free to contact Matjaž Matošec.
Researchers at the RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research in Japan have developed a solid electrolyte for transporting hydride ions (H⁻) at room temperature. This breakthrough means that the advantages of hydrogen-based solid-state batteries and fuel cells are within practical reach, including improved safety, efficiency, and energy density.
Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation and W. L. Gore & Associates have signed an agreement to collaborate on the development of advanced polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) for hydrogen fuel cell systems. The joint effort between the parties will encompass key aspects of PEM development.
Chinese scientists from Tianjin University’s School of Mechanical Engineering have developed a proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell with ultra-high volumetric power density, reported to be more than 80% higher than the performance of mainstream counterparts. Their findings have been published in the Joule journal.
Symbio, a joint venture between Forvia, Michelin, and Stellantis, has inaugurated its first fuel cell gigafactory, SymphonHy. Located in Saint-Fons, France, SymphonHy has a production capacity of 16,000 fuel cells, set to increase to 50,000 by 2026, making it the largest integrated fuel cell production site in Europe.
H2SITE has successfully validated the first ammonia cracker to produce high-purity hydrogen for onboard power generation using a PEM fuel cell. An integrated membrane reactor has been installed and operated on board of the BERTHA B supply ship, sailing the shores of the Gulf of Biscay.
Elcogen and Genvia have signed a supply and R&D collaboration agreement, which follows two years of cooperation between the companies and strengthens their collaboration in solid oxide electrolyzer commercialization, enabling them to work towards achieving their goals under the IPCEI programme.
Norwegian fuel cell company TECO 2030 and the Japanese multinational Yokogawa Electric Corporation have announced that they have signed a strategic partnership and investment agreement regarding the development of technology for utilizing hydrogen fuel cells in industrial applications.
EH Group has successfully tested its fuel cell technology in high-temperature PEM mode (HTPEMFC). Its unparalleled design flexibility regarding form-factor and size means that certain materials, such as the membrane, can be modified with relative ease to operate it in either LT or HT fuel cell mode.
China’s first hydrogen-powered ship has made its maiden voyage in Yichang City in central China’s Hubei Province, marking a breakthrough in the country’s application of hydrogen fuel cell technology in inland waterway vessels. Powered by a 500 kW hydrogen fuel cell, the ship has a maximum cruise range of 200 kilometers.
Elcogen has received funding for a EUR 25.4-million project to accelerate the deployment of solid oxide electrolysis technology. The grant funding has been awarded from the Hy2 Tech initiative, part of the Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI), to accelerate the production of affordable green hydrogen in Europe.
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