DENSO and JERA Join Forces to Develop High-Efficiency Hydrogen Generation Technology
Key Ideas
- DENSO and JERA are collaborating to develop high-efficiency hydrogen generation technology combining SOEC with waste heat utilization.
- The joint initiative aims to scale up the technology to a multi-thousand kW level by integrating multiple SOECs for green hydrogen production.
- Both companies are committed to achieving carbon neutrality and contribute to global decarbonization and energy issues.
- The agreement signing ceremony for the joint development took place on August 1, with executives from JERA and DENSO attending.
DENSO Corporation and JERA Co., Inc. have announced a partnership to jointly develop high-efficiency hydrogen generation technology that combines Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell (SOEC) with waste heat utilization. This collaboration aims to address the need for hydrogen production in achieving carbon neutrality by 2035. DENSO's automotive system technology is being utilized in the development of SOEC, known for its high stability and efficiency. JERA, working towards Zero CO2 Emissions by 2050, is focusing on building a hydrogen and ammonia supply chain to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions. The joint development will involve testing a 200kW SOEC at a JERA thermal power station, with plans to scale up to a multi-thousand kW level. The companies aim to establish a global supply chain for green hydrogen and ammonia, contributing to global decarbonization. This initiative signifies a step towards greener fuels and zero-emissions thermal power generation.