Agfa's ZIRFON Membrane: Empowering Stiesdal Hydrogen's Green Hydrogen Production
Key Ideas
- Stiesdal Hydrogen selects Agfa's ZIRFON membrane for its alkaline water electrolyzers, showcasing efficient and reliable performance with renewable energy sources.
- Agfa's ZIRFON membrane's market-leading durability and gas barrier properties make it an ideal fit for dynamic hydrogen production systems.
- The partnership between Stiesdal Hydrogen and Agfa highlights a commitment to advancing green hydrogen technology for industrial applications and reducing carbon emissions.
- Agfa's scaling up of ZIRFON membrane production in Belgium, supported by the EU Innovation Fund, will significantly increase the plant's capacity for electrolyzer production.
Stiesdal Hydrogen has chosen Agfa's ZIRFON membrane for its renewable-powered green hydrogen production, particularly for the efficient operation of its alkaline water electrolyzers. The membrane's ability to handle dynamic energy input aligns well with Stiesdal's focus on pairing electrolyzers with fluctuating renewable energy sources like wind and solar. With several 3MW HydroGen electrolyzers already operational, Stiesdal is demonstrating the feasibility of large-scale integration of their technology with renewable energy. The partnership with Agfa signifies the importance of ZIRFON's durability and gas barrier properties in ensuring stable hydrogen production even under intermittent conditions. Agfa's commitment to green hydrogen technology is further evident in its scaling up of ZIRFON membrane production at its Mortsel facility in Belgium, supported by the EU Innovation Fund. This expansion will significantly boost the plant's capacity to support up to 20 gigawatts of electrolyzer capacity annually, contributing to the growth of the global green hydrogen market. Both companies view this collaboration as a crucial step towards wider adoption of green hydrogen in industrial applications and the reduction of carbon emissions, emphasizing the importance of sustainable energy solutions.