Project description
Electrolyser for hydrogen energy from wind turbines
The potential of low-cost hydrogen production is only possible if compact electrolysis systems are developed that can operate efficiently under harsh offshore conditions while requiring minimal maintenance and still meet performance targets. The EU-funded OYSTER project will bring together a leading polymer electrolyte membrane electrolyser manufacturer, an offshore wind developer, and a wind turbine manufacturer to develop and test in a shoreside pilot trial a MW-scale electrolyser that is modified for operating under marine conditions. Results will support studies and design for full-scale systems, including innovations for improving efficiency and reducing costs, thus paving the way for the development of a world-leading commercial offshore hydrogen production industry.
Fields of science
Programme(s)
- H2020-EU.3.3. - SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Secure, clean and efficient energy Main Programme
- H2020-EU.3.3.8.2. - Increase the energy efficiency of production of hydrogen mainly from water electrolysis and renewable sources while reducing operating and capital costs, so that the combined system of the hydrogen production and the conversion using the fuel cell system can compete with the alternatives for electricity production available on the market
- H2020-EU.3.3.8.3. - Demonstrate on a large scale the feasibility of using hydrogen to support integration of renewable energy sources into the energy systems, including through its use as a competitive energy storage medium for electricity produced from renewable energy sources
Funding Scheme
FCH2-RIA - Research and Innovation action
Coordinator
59042 Lille
France
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Participants (3)
S4 7QQ Sheffield
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
7000 Fredericia
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7330 Brande
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