Meet our Partner: H2greenPlanet – Precision in PEM Stack Assembly
Introduction
As the CLEANHYPRO project continues to advance the frontiers of green hydrogen, we are highlighting the vital expertise within our consortium. Today, we are proud to feature H2greenPlanet, a partner that brings extensive experience in the intricate process of assembling Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) stacks. In the world of electrolysis, the way a stack is built is just as critical as the materials inside it.
The Art of Precision: Roles and Responsibilities
H2greenPlanet plays a crucial role in CLEANHYPRO by investigating the setups of individually developed components produced by other project partners. This includes specialised parts such as Half-CCMs (Catalyst Coated Membranes) or PTLs (Porous Transport Layers) with specific Iridium loading.
The assembly process is incredibly delicate. Electrical conductivity within a stack is highly sensitive to contact pressure across the active area. At this level of engineering, precision is everything; tolerances as small as 20 microns within a single cell can determine whether a stack is performant or non-performant. This level of detail requires world-class testing knowledge and rigorous quality assurance to ensure every electrolyser operates at peak performance.
Meet the Experts
The technical contributions of H2greenPlanet to CLEANHYPRO are driven by a dedicated team of engineers:
Kemal Özer: Development Engineer
Björn Ahrendt: Lead Development Engineer
Steffen Last: Expert in Stack Assembly
In their own words
The team views CLEANHYPRO as a gateway to future innovation:
“CLEANHYPRO allows us today to test next-generation key parts for electrolysers and let them be customised by our partners to our specific needs. The exchange with other research fields for a deeper understanding of effects in our product’s performance is highly welcome.”
Conclusion
By ensuring that every component is perfectly integrated and every micron is accounted for, H2greenPlanet is helping CLEANHYPRO bridge the gap between material research and industrial-scale hydrogen production. Stay tuned as we continue to introduce the partners who are making the European green hydrogen transition possible.