VoltaChem co-initiator ECN is partner in the H2FUTURE project. This project will provide valuable insights in the field of using renewable energy resources to produce hydrogen. At the steel factory of Voestalpine in the Austrian city of Linz, the world’s largest and most cutting-edge electrolysis installation will arise. Siemens’ Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolysis device, with a power consumption of 6 MW, will use renewable energy sources to produce hydrogen.
Besides VoltaChem co-initiator ECN and Siemens, the consortium of this H2FUTURE project consists of Voestalpine, Verbund and K1-Met. Project coordinator Verbund will supply the electricity, the Austrian Voestalpine will apply the hydrogen technology in the steel factory, K1-MET and ECN are responsible for the scientific evaluation of this demonstration project.
Until today, most large electrolysis projects use alkaline technology that has already proved its effectiveness. However, PEM electrolysis is more favorable because of its higher energy efficiency, better dynamic performance, smaller dimensions and potentially lower production costs.
The hydrogen that will be produced, among other things, has to result in a more sustainable steel industry.
