Development of very low carbon footprint hydrogen distribution, utilising: 90% lower cost alkaline electrolyser with low cost end-user fuel cell solutions manufacturing

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This project aims to deliver a step change in the uptake of low carbon, hydrogen fuel cell-based solutions for consumer & commercial markets. Achieved through:• Technology breakthrough delivering 90% lower cost electrolyser.• Low carbon footprint hydrogen distribution in new light-weight, 300barg composite cylinder.• Mass customisation manufacturing system for fuel cell-based low carbon products.Project deliverables:• New 5kW electrolyser stack costing £75/kW to manufacture. Using electricity at 4 pence/kWh, provides up to 2.3kg H2/day at £3.6/kg H2. Improvement to existing prototype - scaling up electrodes to improve cell efficiency. Novel design eliminates up to 70% parts-count from conventional designs. Patented electrodes improve lifespan for intermittent operation.• Installation of electrolyser at facility feeding dedicated 300 barg cylinder filling plant, enabling commercial distribution of 300barg low carbon footprint hydrogen cylinders.• Creation of innovative manufacturing and supply system for one-off and batch production of (initially) three customisable fuel cell product families at W, 100W and kW scale. Ready-to-use solutions for a range of under-exploited niche markets in transport, portable and stationary applications.