JERA and Denso Collaborate on High-Efficiency Hydrogen Generation Technology
Key Ideas
- JERA and Denso are developing a high-efficiency hydrogen generation technology using solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) and waste heat to reduce carbon emissions.
- The technology aims to establish a global supply chain for green hydrogen and ammonia, contributing to global decarbonization efforts.
- Joint demonstration testing at a JERA thermal power station will scale up the technology from 200-kilowatt to a multi-thousand kW level.
- SOECs can electrolyze water vapor to produce hydrogen at high temperatures, requiring less energy compared to other hydrogen production methods.
JERA Co. Inc. and Denso Corporation in Japan have partnered to develop a high-efficiency hydrogen generation technology that utilizes solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) combined with waste heat. The process involves SOECs operating at high temperatures with a ceramic membrane electrolyzing water vapor to produce hydrogen. This method is more energy-efficient than traditional hydrogen production processes. The collaboration aims to establish a global supply chain for green hydrogen and ammonia, contributing significantly to global decarbonization and energy challenges. Through joint demonstration testing at a JERA thermal power station, the companies plan to scale up the technology from 200-kilowatt to a multi-thousand kW level by integrating multiple SOECs. The initiative showcases a promising solution for reducing carbon emissions and advancing clean energy technologies in the pursuit of a more sustainable future.