McPhy Energy and University of Florence Joint Laboratory Partnership for Hydrogen Innovation
Key Ideas
  • McPhy Energy and the University of Florence signed a joint laboratory and research partnership to enhance hydrogen technologies.
  • The collaboration aims to improve the performance and safety of McPhy's extra-large cell electrolyzer technology.
  • The partnership includes assessing the next-generation McPhy stacks for a 4-5 MW capacity electrolyzer set to launch commercially by 2025.
  • This initiative builds on an existing successful collaboration and highlights the importance of academic-industry partnerships in driving innovation in the green hydrogen sector.
McPhy Energy, a European leader in alkaline electrolyzer technology, has partnered with the University of Florence to establish a Joint Laboratory and research alliance. This partnership aims to address technological challenges in the green hydrogen sector by enhancing testing capabilities to improve the performance and safety of hydrogen solutions. The collaboration will focus on assessing the latest generation of McPhy stacks, which will be used in a 4-5 MW capacity electrolyzer set to be commercially available in 2025. The proximity of McPhy's manufacturing plant to the University of Florence's research facilities in Italy further strengthens their partnership. The agreement marks a significant milestone in their joint scientific efforts, with previous collaborations resulting in a shared patent. Both parties emphasize the importance of combining academic expertise with industrial innovation to accelerate the development of efficient hydrogen solutions. Benoît Barrière, CTO of McPhy Energy, highlighted the value of collaborating with academic institutions globally to advance green hydrogen production technology. This collaboration signifies a strategic move towards driving the adoption of low-carbon hydrogen in various sectors. McPhy's dedication to providing turnkey solutions for hydrogen applications underscores its commitment to energy transition and sustainability.
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