Electrolysis
Technique in chemistry and manufacturing
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| 2024 |
Electrolysis of water
Electrolyzers' equipment costs completed a 50% increase since 2021, impacting the overall economics of hydrogen production through water electrolysis.
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| 2024 |
Electrolysis of water
Australian company Hysata announced a breakthrough electrolyzer device capable of 95% efficiency in hydrogen production, significantly improving upon conventional systems by reducing energy consumption from 52.5 kWh to 41.5 kWh per kg of hydrogen.
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| 2023 |
Electrolysis of water
Australian researchers developed a porous sheet of nitrogen-doped nickel molybdenum phosphide catalyst for water electrolysis, achieving 10 mA/cm2 current density at 1.52 V in alkaline electrolyte and 1.55 V in seawater, with improved conductivity and surface chemistry.
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| 2022 |
Electrolysis of water
Continuation of global energy crisis, further enhancing the economic viability of hydrogen production via electrolysis.
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| 2021 |
Electrolysis of water
Beginning of a significant price increase for electrolyzers, with costs rising 50% by 2024.
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| 2021 |
Electrolysis of water
Beginning of global energy crisis that significantly increased gas prices, making hydrogen electrolysis more economically competitive in some regions.
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| 2020 |
Electrolysis of water
US Department of Energy set a target hydrogen price of $2.30/kg for the year.
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| 2019 | Acquired by Cummins as part of their New Power division, with ownership split between Cummins (81%) and Air Liquide (19%). Company renamed to Accelera. |
| 2018 |
Electrolysis of water
Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) tenders for wind and solar indicated electricity costs that could make hydrogen production via electrolysis more economically viable.
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| November 2017 |
Electrolysis of water
Hydrogen Production Tech Team Roadmap was published, providing insights into hydrogen production costs and technologies.
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| 2016 |
Electrolysis of water
Natural gas price range was analyzed for hydrogen production cost comparison.
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| 2015 |
Electrolysis of water
US Department of Energy established a hydrogen target price for future hydrogen production.
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| 2014 |
Electrolysis of water
Researchers announced a breakthrough in electrolysis using nickel and iron catalysts, developing a nickel-metal/nickel-oxide structure that is more catalytically active and significantly lowers the required voltage for water electrolysis.
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| June 2014 | Entered into a joint venture with Kolon Water & Energy to provide power generation in South Korea. |
| June 2013 | Announced the operational Power-to-Gas facility with first direct hydrogen injection into a gas pipeline. |
| April 2012 | Signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Iwatani Corporation to collaborate on hydrogen solutions in the Japanese energy market. |
| April 2012 | Entered into a joint venture with Enbridge Inc. to develop utility-scale energy storage in Ontario. |
| September 2010 | Formed an alliance with CommScope Inc., receiving a US$8.5 million investment for joint product development. |
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