NOVA Hydrogen Solutions

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.