The H2SON project, coordinated by ADItech and funded by the Government of Navarra, aims to extend the lifespan of electrolysis cells, enable industrial scale-up and reduce costs.
Collaboration within Navarra’s R&D&I system
The H2SON project is led by the National Renewable Energy Centre (CENER) together with the technology centre Lurederra. It is coordinated by ADItech, the body that coordinates the Navarra R&D&I System (SINAI). Funding comes from the Government of Navarra’s call for collaborative R&D&I projects between members of the system.
Tackling the challenges of an emerging technology
High-temperature electrolysis is still a relatively new technology. Its main challenge is to extend the lifespan of the materials used in the cells, alongside achieving industrial scalability and lowering processing costs. Operating at high temperatures improves the thermodynamic and electrochemical conditions of the process. The key is to develop materials that maintain high performance under these operating conditions.
Complementary expertise
CENER contributes its expertise in solid oxide electrolysis, which uses an electric current to split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen. Lurederra designs and produces the materials using flame spray pyrolysis. Both centres are also working together on characterisation methods and integration into the final system.
Source: Diario de Navarra