Funding for Electrolysis Technologies Boosts Green Hydrogen Production in the US and Europe

Electrolysis technologies are set to receive a significant boost with the recent funding of $750 million for 52 projects across 24 states, as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Among the recipients is Thyssenkrupp Nucera US and De Nora, who will use this funding to automate gigawatt-scale alkaline water electrolysis production lines in the US. This move will enable them to better position their business in the competitive US market by transitioning from manual labor to mass production.

In addition to their work in the US, Thyssenkrupp Nucera has established a strategic partnership with Fraunhofer IKTS in Europe to advance high-temperature solid oxide electrolyzer cell (Soec) technology. Together, they plan to move this technology towards industrial manufacturing and application, with a pilot plant expected to start production by the first quarter of 2025. This strategic partnership will allow Thyssenkrupp Nucera to produce and use stacks based on Fraunhofer technology, which has numerous benefits for industries like green steel, ammonia, methanol, and fertilizers.

Industrial waste heat is generated during production in these industries, making high-temperature Soec technology an ideal solution for reducing electricity consumption and eliminating the need for rare precious metals. This partnership represents a significant step forward in advancing green hydrogen production technologies.

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