Calicat's Amplifier Gen 3: Revolutionizing Green Hydrogen Production
Key Ideas
  • Calicat's Amplifier Gen 3 achieves a groundbreaking milestone of 2 Volts at over 2 A/cm², overcoming the 2V overpotential challenge for durable non-iridium OER catalysts.
  • The breakthrough offers a significant step towards cost-effective Green Hydrogen production by providing exceptional performance and durability, with over 15,000 hours of operation and a minimal voltage drift.
  • Tokyo Gas, a major player in carbon neutrality, plans to collaborate with Calicat on developing catalyst-coated membranes to reduce hydrogen production costs and enhance durability, showcasing industry recognition of Amplifier's capabilities.
  • The advancement signifies a shift towards domestic availability of catalysts, reducing reliance on scarce materials like iridium and mitigating price volatility, ultimately empowering the decarbonization of hard-to-abate sectors.
California Catalysts™ (Calicat™) has achieved a significant breakthrough with the Amplifier Gen 3, their flagship zero-iridium PEMwe OER catalyst. By surpassing the 2V overpotential challenge for non-iridium OER catalysts and reaching 2 Volts at over 2 A/cm², Calicat has paved the way for cost reductions in Green Hydrogen production. The Amplifier stands out for its exceptional performance and durability, with an impressive operational track record exceeding 15,000 hours and a minimal voltage drift of just 4 µV/hr. This achievement addresses the industry's long-standing issue of reliance on scarce and expensive materials like iridium, which has led to price volatility spikes. By offering a domestically available catalyst that ensures lower-levelized-cost Hydrogen production when linked to renewable energy sources, Calicat is facilitating the decarbonization of challenging sectors. The recognition and partnership with Tokyo Gas further underscore the impact of Calicat's innovation, with Tokyo Gas aiming for 50% carbon neutrality by 2040 and actively engaging in the development of core components for efficient hydrogen production. The joint development of catalyst-coated membranes with Calicat signifies a crucial step towards commercialization and signifies the industry's readiness to embrace sustainable solutions.
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