HYDROGEN. Hydrogen production: main technological challenges faced by polymer electrolyte membranes (PEM)
Eva Gutiérrez, Coordinator of the Hydrogen Scheme at Tekniker
In this webinar, Eva Gutiérrez, coordinator of the Hydrogen Scheme, presents a number of current technological barriers hydrogen generation is facing and several potential solutions.
Compared to fossil fuels, hydrogen is not a natural energy source as other sources have to be used to produce it. Decarbonisation strategies in our economy include the use of renewables to generate hydrogen.
As regards the different options available to generate hydrogen based on renewables, water electrolysis is one of the most widespread processes. The aim is to decompose H2 and O2 by applying an electric potential.
Although several types of electrolysers are currently available, Polymer Electrolyte Membranes (PEM) offer an optimum technology for connection to renewable energy plants. Although this is a very promising technology, there are currently several technological barriers hindering its market penetration.
This webinar summarise the main technological barriers affecting this technology and suggest a number of potential solutions. Click on the video and take advantage of 30 minutes of technology!