UK-based cleantech company Bramble Energy has teamed up with Taiwan-based Tripod Technology Corporation and Tripod Nanotechnology Corporation to launch a £1.5m initiative aimed at advancing hydrogen production. The project, named POWER, focuses on enhancing Bramble Energy's printed circuit board AEM electrolyser (PCBEL) technology. Co-funded by Innovate UK and Taiwan's Department of Industrial Technology, the initiative aims to refine the PCBEL cell and stack design, integrate new catalysts, and develop membrane electrode assemblies. This effort targets a reduction in the cost of anion exchange membrane (AEM) electrolyser stacks while improving durability and operational flexibility. The partnership achieved a significant milestone by demonstrating a 25MW stack utilizing a less corrosive potassium hydroxide solution, simplifying handling, enhancing safety, and enabling a broader selection of materials. Bramble Energy's CEO, Tom Mason, expressed excitement about the project, highlighting the potential to revolutionize hydrogen production by combining cutting-edge engineering with affordability and sustainability. The project aligns with the Clean Hydrogen Partnership's 2030 targets and leverages the printed circuit board supply chain to achieve a competitive volume cost for AEM stacks. Tripod Technology's vice-president, Aleck Lin, emphasized the company's dedication to innovating catalyst and membrane electrode technology in support of the clean energy transition. The collaboration aims to ensure stable and scalable material supply for advancing hydrogen technology and promoting global decarbonization.