In Japan, Sumitomo Electric Industries said it has been selected for its development of the Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) electrolysis system and the long-term field demonstration project under ” R&D Item 3: Development of Technologies for the Practical Application of Fuel Cells and Water Electrolysis,” of the ” Project to Develop Common Platforms Supporting the Widespread Use of Hydrogen” by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO).
The project aims to accelerate the research and development of water electrolysis system for hydrogen production in order to promote the widespread adoption of hydrogen and enhance Japan’s industrial competitiveness, the firm said.
“The AEM electrolysiscell stack that our company is focusing on is expected to be cost-effective because it provides flexible adjustment based on power demand, and does not require rare resources for its catalyst and membrane, along with its compact size,” said Sumitomo Electric Indutries.
“Our company has initiated the research and development of the AEM electrolysis cell stack by applying the cell stack technology from redox flow batteries and has already completed a prototype of the AEM water electrolysis cell stack, which will be a component of the project,” it added.
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