Technological changes in proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzes are changing the value proposition for green hydrogen, opening new long-term viability opportunities for manufacturers.
In a recent POWER magazine article, Matt Behrns and Alex Papandrew of Mott Corporation explore three key trends shaping the future:
- Reduced precious metal coatings to cut costs;
- Thinner membranes for improved efficiency, and;
- Optimized cell designs for enhanced durability.
“Experts have long deemed electrolyzers as a central technology for meeting our “carbon peak and neutrality” goals, but substantive investments have lagged due to high manufacturing costs. What these recent advancements demonstrate, however, is that the long-term viability of electrolyzers is closer than many realize,” they write.
Read “Advancements in Electrolyzer Technology Could Make Green Hydrogen Viable Sooner Than You Think” at POWER online. POWER provides “in-depth news and insight on the end-to-end electricity system and the ongoing energy transition.”
Alex is Senior Program Manager for Clean Energy at Mott, and earned a Ph.D., in Materials Science from Caltech. Matt is VP and General Manager of Clean Energy and Marketing for Mott.