Pressurized Efficient Alkaline Electrolyser (PEACE)

PEACE is a research and innovation project funded under the EU Horizon Europe programme. It brings an innovative solution to the reduction of hydrogen production costs by developing a new, efficient alkaline electrolyser while utilising a two-stage pressurisation concept.

About PEACE

The reduction of emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), represents a significant challenge within the EU Green Deal and for EU’s efforts against the ongoing climate crisis. This challenge is of outmost importance in order to achieve the goal of a climate-neutral continent by 2050. As early as 2030, the EU plans to reduce greenhouse gases emissions by at least 55%, necessitating the use of higher shares of renewable energy and greater energy efficiency. To meet these goals, the production of green hydrogen through electrolysis (powered by renewable sources) offers a viable solution.

The PEACE project focuses on developing high-pressure alkaline electrolysis technology to substantially reduce hydrogen production costs to enhance the competitiveness of the hydrogen economy. Furthermore, the project aims to enhance the integration of the hydrogen production with its subsequent utilisation within the chemical industry. Such an integration reduces costs and saves energy. PEACE will also conduct a life cycle assessment (LCA) to quantify the environmental impacts of its innovative technology.

Our objectives

We aim to contribute to a sustainable and low-emission European society by reducing the levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH) through the development and demonstration of a 50kW low-temperature alkaline water electrolysis system capable of operating at pressures more than 50bar.

High-efficiency stack development

High-efficiency
stack development

Thorough stack components development and qualification with an emphasis on non-noble metals utilisation.

Pressure vessel stack concept

Pressure vessel
stack concept

Development of a pressure vessel stack reaching more than 50bar operation pressures – dual-stage pressurization concept.

BOP and auxiliary optimization and qualifications

BOP and auxiliary
optimization and qualifications

Balance of Plant (BOP) design addressing challenges of a high-pressure operation.

Technology demonstration

Technology
demonstration

Assembling and operating an innovative alkaline electrolysis system > 50kW with staged pressure handling more than 50bar.

Integration concept with downstream chemical plants

Integration concept
with downstream chemical plants

Concept of an effective further use of the PEACE-produced hydrogen in a chemical plant hydrogen piping network to serve the key downstream processes.

Reduction of capital costs per system

Reduction of capital
costs per system

Reducing the capital costs of a hydrogen production unit.

Latest News

3rd PEACE Project Meeting

October 15, 2024

3rd PEACE Project Meeting: Getting Ready To Achieve our Research Targets

More about our 3rd PEACE Project Meeting

PEACE Summer Newsletter is ready

August 23, 2024

PEACE Summer Newsletter is ready

Read our selection of project and hydrogen news

Project consortium

DLR

DLRDeutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt

DLR is the Federal Republic of Germany’s researc...

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MMI

MMIMaterials Mates Italia

Materials Mates Italia was founded in 2006 to prod...

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TU/e

TU/eTechnische Universiteit Eindhoven

TU/e is a dynamic university in science and techno...

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BTU

BTUBrandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus Senftenberg

BTU belongs to the most dynamic scientific communi...

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GG

GGGrant Garant

GG, an SME, has been providing consulting services...

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HyCC

HyCCThe Hydrogen Chemistry Company

HyCC is a leading industrial partner for safe and ...

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DTU

DTUDanmarks Tekniske Universitet

DTU is an elite technical university renowned for ...

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Clean Hydrogen Partnership

The project is supported by
the Clean Hydrogen Partnership and its members.

Co-Funded by the European Union

Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or Clean Hydrogen Partnership. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

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