Hadean Energy is trialling its electrolyser technology at a CSIRO testing facility, which could produce green hydrogen using up to 30 per cent less electricity than conventional electrolysers.
The tubular solid oxide electrolysis technology can also be used to efficiently produce syngas for e-fuels. Its simple tubular design and proprietary catalyst is expected to lower manufacturing and maintenance costs.
The long-term durability and performance of Hadean Energy’s electrolyser module is being tested over several months at CSIRO’s Hydrogen Technology Demonstration Facility (HTDF), which provides the infrastructure for hydrogen technologies to be tested and demonstrated by innovators in industry and research.
CSIRO provided Hadean Energy with a Kick-Start grant to advance the technology to the trial stage.
Hadean Energy CEO, Chris Rowland, said testing has proceeded smoothly, with great support from the CSIRO staff.
“Successful completion of our trial will help us progress to commercial scale electrolyser production and make a vital contribution to decarbonising hard-to-abate industries,” Mr Rowland said.
“We are midway through the trial and the results have exceeded our expectations.”
Hydrogen Technology Demonstration Facility
CSIRO said that through the HTDF, it provides renewable electricity in various phases, large supplies of deionised water, instruments and safety devices, as well as practical technical support for demonstration projects.
Researchers use the facility in everything from hydrogen production to storage and utilisation.
CSIRO Hydrogen Industry Mission Deputy Leader, Karen Kozielski, said the facility is particularly useful for researchers moving their technology from benchtop scale to pilot and commercially relevant scale, when safety is very important.
“Our robust safety systems, including risk assessments, mean that we can help researchers to be assured their technology will be demonstrated within CSIRO’s strict protocols.
“The HTDF also gives innovators a secure and trusted place to show people their technology in action.”
