Ecolectro, Inc. has achieved performance milestones using their #AEM chemistry in membrane-based #electrolyzers. The New York-based #greenhydrogen startup has achieved peak production rates of >4A/cm² at current densities of <2.1V and has achieved cell efficiencies of >74% with high #hydrogen production rates.
According to the company, its current density sets a benchmark within the AEM industry and matches the best cell efficiencies of most PEM #electrolysis technologies. With this technical breakthrough, Ecolectro-powered electrolyzers can provide green hydrogen at significantly lower costs. Ultimately, the company anticipates achieving further improvements with a target #efficiency of an industry-leading 80% or more.
The production rate and efficiency achievements have been demonstrated using Ecolectro’s proprietary hydrocarbon-based chemistry, which avoids the use of any perfluoro-alkyl substances (PFAs), iridium-based #catalysts and titanium-based components in the plates and porous transport layers. These material innovations not only lead to an impressive 80% cost reduction compared to PEM-based stacks, but they also significantly lower Ecolectro’s carbon footprint and enhance the sustainability of operations, reflecting their commitment to environmentally responsible practices.
In addition to the performance milestones, the company has successfully scaled their electrolyzers from the lab-scale to the pilot-scale. They have deployed a pilot electrolyzer at a utility company and have made green hydrogen on-site for further use.
Founder of Zubi Group and Matteco
2moIt is truly rewarding to live first hand the scale up of a clean technology from lab size of a few cm to big electrodes and kg of catalyst powder! The Matteco team is working hard for our AEM and Alkaline catalysts and electrodes to contribute to the fight against climate change - from Valencia to the world with a lot of love ;-)