TF1 – Development of Hydrogen Generation Technologies

Technology Field 1 (TF1) aims to develop, test and validate innovative electrolysers and components, as well as establish different layers of integration of hydrogen technologies, for different mobility, transport and industrial applications. The activities considered in TF1 are expected to contribute towards the following overarching objectives:

Increasing efficiency and sustainability, and reducing costs: the use of critical materials in large amounts in the electrolysis process, such as Nickel ("Ni"), Cobalt ("Co"), and Platinum-group-metals ("PGM") jeopardises the economic feasibility and sustainability of hydrogen generation. The aim of technologies falling within TF 1 is to reduce the use such critical materials, while at the same time increase the system efficiency for each electrolyser technology. Moreover, by establishing different layers of integration of hydrogen generation technologies (e.g. cells into large stacks, or electrolyser technologies with different hydrogen applications downstream), interoperability of hydrogen generation technologies with different operating modes can be achieved together with cost reductions, faster hydrogen generation capacity and scale-up;
Increasing reliability and durability through technical progress in the electrolysis process (e.g. in stack design and heat management or in the integration of technologies) in order to increase the lifespan of the electrolyser and its components; and
Standardisation of hydrogen generation technologies with testing and validation in order to define appropriate testing protocols to increase safety, durability and performance (addressing the aspect of upscaling and highly dynamic operation) and reduce degradation in connection with variable energy sources.

In order to achieve those objectives the following stream of activities will be pursued:

The design and development of hydrogen generation technologies (R&D&I);
The testing, standardisation and integration of hydrogen generation technologies (R&D&I and FID); and
The development process for pilot lines and scale-up of hydrogen generation technologies (R&D&I and FID).

Under TF1 the following projects are taking place:

TF1 – Development of Hydrogen Generation Technologies

European Hydrogen Observatory

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