Project achievements. Goal: Develop materials for increased KOH temperature and concentration and increase current density (-> decrease cell voltage and increase efficiency). Identification of the critical factors for the membrane efficiency. Progress: -Down selection on materials. Cost and manufacturability assessment. -First tests successful at 1600 mm diameter ( 1:1 scale asbestos-free ). Next Steps: -Further experiments (corrosion and 100.00 99.75 99.50 99.25 99.00 98.75 H2 Purity O2 Purity Voltage
Project achievements. Goal: Study the effect of the electric power supply topology on the electrolyzer efficiency at full and partial loads. Analysis of different topologies of power supplies. Technical requirements to build an electrolyzer power supply emulator/prototype able to match renewable energy electricity Progress: -Definition, analysis and simulation of eight different power electronic configurations. Three retained, one selected. -Prototyping completed. Next Steps: -Full scale (MW) validation in lab conditions.
Project achievements. Goal: Identify technical improvements related to Balance of Plant (BOP). Improvements on regular O&M actions. Re-design BOP with the objective to reduce the total cost with better functionality. Progress: -Tests in different operating conditions. Qualitative Risk Analysis. -Individual numerical models (to be completed). -Redesign of main components. Dimensioning and pre-design of modular design. -New control system. Next Steps: -Test new control system in real operation. -Complete redesign of modular multi-MW electrolyser.
Project achievements. 3. Cross-cutting issues • Contribution to Cross-cutting issues – Work Package 6 considers many items typical for Cross-cutting, as market analyses, RCS, or communication and outreach. • RCS activities explore specifically the need (or not) of new codes. • LAC/LCI analysis points out the weight of the electricity consumption. • Techno-economic and market studies (the “crystal ball”). – Communication: • Several Papers, Oral and Poster presentations. • Initial Press Release to the media. Broad outreach even in international specialized media (Fuel Cell Today, EHA newsletter). • Two workshops during next year: preparation of the first one in Q2 in cooperation with FCH JU and other projects.
Project achievements a. Complete the following table, updating for the milestones shown in the Activity Schedule of your grant agreement. Milestone Agreed end date Actual/ anticipated end date Current % complete Progress comments – work undertaken and impact any delay
Project achievements. Alignment to MAIP/AIP – Priorities of the MAIP application areas – Hydrogen Production & Distribution • “Main emphasis […] on research and development of mature production and storage technologies […] cost-efficient low-temperature electrolysers adapted for the large-scale use of carbon free electricity” – Long term vision • “In the 2050 vision, […] hydrogen will be used as an "energy buffer" to balance the production and demand cycles of intermittent power sources integrating large volumes of renewable energy in the energy system.” – One of the priority topics for the FCH JU: namely H01
Project achievements. Project goals From the DoW: Development of training initiatives for technical professionals will be started aiming to secure the required mid- and long-term availability of human resources for hydrogen technologies -> focus on vocational training In other words: • To help the FCH-JU and industry to be relieved from taking care of the training of the future technicians. This should be done naturally by the educational system(s). • We will succeed as far as the (various) educational system(s) get aware and take action. Germany, France, UK, Italy and Spain, present at the consortium, are the 5 biggest in population in the EU. From Implementation Report WG5 Cross Cutting Issues, European Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology Platform HyPROFESSIONALS project
Project achievements. Targets and approach in performing the activities Targets and approach: Mapping of existing training programs -What has been done so far in H2&FCs? -How is innovation in vocational training funded? -How does vocational training evolve? Proposals for initiatives -Who are the “offer and the demand”? -What will be the mismatch of “offer and demand”? -What could be done? at what time? Testing and implementation of initiatives -Pilot actions within the project -Seed for new steps (broader initiatives outside the scope of the project) Dissemination plan -Workshops with Target Groups. Bringing together industry, education, authorities… -Website, media… • Milestones:
Project achievements. Project milestones • Funding programs analysis report – Objective: • Mapping the funding programs in the origin countries of the partners involved – Results: • Funds for educational measures are available • Extensive R&D programs exist in most of the countries, but the education and training topic is often a minor priority as it appears at the end of the value chain – Conclusions: • NO direct calls for supporting education and training activities in the field of H2&FCs • Best educational practices report – Objective: • Collect the best or excellent educational initiatives (to replicate in other regions) – Results: • Very few educational offerings focused exclusively on the technology of H2&FCs • H2&FCS studies mostly related to renewable energy and graduate or postgraduate level – Conclusions: • Educational offer at the vocational training level is very limited. This could grow by adding H2&FCs modules within the current vocational training courses HyPROFESSIONALS project
Project achievements. Technical accomplishments • Identification of target groups and stakeholders by sectors – Objective: • Evaluate opportunities to work with industry and SMEs, to facilitate technician and employee training – Results: • A relevant number of stakeholders were collected in 13 countries: · 57 Educational / Training centres · 72 Companies – Conclusions: • Data collection shows an homogeneous involvement in Regional, National and European level HyPROFESSIONALS project
