Equatic says it has started annual production of 4,000 anodes for seawater hydrogen generation in Singapore and Canada, while Nuvera Fuel Cells says it will demonstrate its first operational hydrogen-powered AC generator set and DC fast charger.
Directly has begun production of oxygen selective anodes (OSAs) in California and aims to reach full capacity by the end of 2024. It plans to produce 4,000 units per year at the factory. “During the first one phase of researchthe team has developed electrodes with finely designed catalysts that do not react with the salt in seawater,” said the California-based company. “This keeps the chlorine in the salt stable and safe, while hydrogen gas is generated and captured are used as clean energy.” It claimed its technology extends the life of anodes and improves their recyclability. After three years, the anodes only need a new coating of catalysts made from cheap, plentiful elements, which can restore them to like-new condition and extend their usefulness for decades. In June 2022, ARPA-E, an agency of the U.S. Department of Energy, awarded $3 million in funding over three years. The own electrolyzer separates seawater into two liquids – an acid and a base stream – and two gases, hydrogen and oxygen. The acid flow is neutralized with crushed rock to prevent ocean acidification, while the base flow interacts with the atmosphere to capture carbon dioxide from the air. The company said that IClean hydrogen production will help reduce carbon removal costs to less than $100 per tonne by 2030. It will integrate oxygen-selective anodes into Equatic-1, the upcoming demo-scale plant in Singapore, as well as the first commercial-scale plant in Singapore. Quebec.
Nuvera fuel cells said it will demonstrate its first operational hydrogen-powered AC generator set and DC fast charger for on-site power charging and electric vehicle charging. “The prototype, developed in collaboration with Power Management Services Provider Power Innovations International, will be demonstrated at Papé Material Handling’s Fresno, California location,” said the Massachusetts-based company. The generator is intended to provide on-demand power to locations with limited or no access to the electricity grid. Development of the fully commercial version is currently underway.
Magma power has secured 11 global patents for its magma-based renewable energy technology. “Magma Power’s patented systems are capable of producing sustainable baseload energy at a target price of $0.01/kWh, a rate that could significantly reduce energy costs across all sectors,” said the Florida-based company. It claimed it could enable the production of green hydrogen, ammonia and kerosene. It noted that it offers exclusive licensing agreements for more than 1,000 identified global sites where magma energy can be produced.
RWE Supply & Trading has agreed a long-term supply agreement for green ammonia with AM Green Ammonia, sourced from the latter’s production sites in Kakinada and Tuticorin, India. AM Green Ammonia’s facilities will be powered entirely by carbon-free energy, including solar, wind and hydropower. RWE expects deliveries to begin in 2027, with a subsequent offtake agreement setting out the contractual terms.
Total Energies has joined the Japan Hydrogen Fund as an investor, together with a number of major Japanese companies, to support the development of the low-carbon hydrogen value chain. The fund, launched by the Japan Hydrogen Association and managed by Advantage Partners, will initially hold more than $400 million from key investors including Toyota, Iwatani, Sumitomo Mitsui, MUFG Bank, Tokyo Century, Japan Green Investment Corp. and the Bank of Fukuoka. .
Rystad energy said Spain could reach around 5 GW of installed electrolyzer capacity by 2030, but will need more subsidy programs to reach its target of 11 GW. The Norwegian Energy Research Agency noted that most green hydrogen projects in Spain pose little risk and are likely to be completed on time given strong government support. The company too said it expects Germany to reach 4.5 GW in 2030, short of the 10 GW target.
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