Electrolysis and Hydrogen Infrastructure

The production of hydrogen in water electrolyzers is a clean and efficient process that requires only water and electricity. If the hydrogen is produced using renewable electricity, we have a sustainable energy carrier for storing renewable energy.

Fraunhofer ISE has been working on electrolyzers to produce green hydrogen for over 30 years. We develop components and systems, integrate electrolyzers into the energy system and carry out sustainability and life cycle analyses. We focus on electrolysis with proton-exchange membranes (PEM) and anion-exchange membranes (AEM). Our broad expertise can support you in your electrolysis projects! 

• In-situ characterization and ex-situ analysis of materials and components in electrolysis cells and stacks
• Development and evaluation of new cell components and stacks for water electrolysis
• Test cells for your laboratory operations
• Production research for membrane electrode assemblies (MEA) to optimize materials and manufacturing processes
• Investigation of degradation mechanisms and derivation of rapid aging tests
• Scientific monitoring of electrolyzers in field tests
• System modeling for hydrogen yield prediction and efficiency optimization
• Evaluation of operational management concepts and business models for electrolyzers in the energy system
• Techno-economic analysis of hydrogen imports and hydrogen-producing regions
• Concept development and deployment analysis of electrolyzers in hydrogen infrastructures and model regions
• Technology and market studies as well as cost models for electrolyzers

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