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H2SHIFT consortium held its 18 months Plenary Meeting at resolvent ‘s HQs near Copenhagen.

Resolvent, which is managing test line #8, updated the consortium on the advancement of the modelling work for the showcase involving H2B2. Their platform is simulating the flow distribution of the fluids to support the optimisation of the channel’s configuration within a cell. This model is to be extended to a full stack with the view to integrate thermal and mechanical stress to optimise also the structural integrity of the system. Furthermore, Resolvent organised a visit to Dynelectro, an innovative SME who has patented an operation technology for solid oxide cells combining alternating and direct current. Resolvent supported Dynelectro in this by developing an effective simulation algorithm that reduced significantly the computational time to convergence, modelling the behaviour of a 2D cell over 1hr of AC:DC operation in just 2% of the time. This was key in ensuring the progress of Dynelectro’s innovation, enabling them to progress to a pilot electrolyser leading to a 1 MW commercial prototype soon to be launched.

Good progress has been made on the showcases and the planned upgrading of the testlines:

  • IREC (test line #1) is working with H2B2 to define the testing program of their innovative stack, starting with the single cells but expecting to test both performance and ageing of a stack up to 0.5-1kW and even at larger power – both in electrolysis and fuel cell mode. In the meantime, IREC is expecting delivery of the test bench for testing SOEC/SOFC up to 10kW power.
  • USW (test line #2) is supporting the long term testing of the modular 100kW AEM electrolyser by Protium, following the maintenance operations that have brough about a rolling substitution and upgrading of the Enapter stacks. More specifically, the new air-cooled stacks have been installed, replacing the water-cooled versions.  The high grade hydrogen produced is being bottled for sale by Protium with a new 300bar compressor and the whole operation is being evaluated for costs and economic benefit. In the meantime, USW is developing a test line to host AEM electrolysers of up to 30kW power, adding to the existing 1kW and 10kW benches.
  • Snam (test line #3) illustrated the plans for the facility under development, which will host a 3 stages biogas purified for biomethane production and a site for containerised solutions with gas quality monitoring and buffers. In the meantime, work is being brought forward within PoliMi laboratories for the TRL5  testing of the electric reformer. A 60cm long, 20cm diameter reactor has been built using additive manufacturing. The whole system will be tested for hydraulic and reactive performance in the next few months
  • TR (test line #4) is testing its newly installed PSA while supporting Viver Tech in the upgrading of its methanol reformer. Indeed, the coupling of the reformer with the PSA will bypass the membrane purifier, delivering hydrogen at pressure nearly one order of magnitude higher. At least the same grade and quantities of hydrogen should be produced stably.
  • PoliTo is actively involved in the support of HeatH, the start up winning the H2SHIFT leg of Snam HyAccelerator, with testing planned for starting before the end of the year. At the same time, procurement for the upgrading of the thermochemical water splitting facility (test line #5) is progressing. Also, for testline #6, a new ultrasound spray coater producing high quality electrodes up to 40 x40 cm square is being installed, while the upscaled version of the photocatlytic water splitting plant is being acquired.
  • Youwind (test line #7) is progressing the development of their modelling platform that optimises the set up of a wind farm in a given location and integrates production of hydrogen to estimate the business case of the installation. The existing platform, which combines GIS, an optimiser of spacing between windmills and wind data, already provides the most efficient configuration. Coupling it with the model of an electrolyser will enhance the capability of costing and efficiency analysis.

H2SHIFT partners will continue working on the test line development preparing for the launch of the first wave of Open calls. Access to the services of test lines #5, #6,#7 and #8 is on offer.

On November the 26th, a webinar will be held to provide a preview of this opportunity, while a roadshow touching three main EU countries is planned for the beginning of 2026.

Stay tuned for more information!

The launch of the SEP highlights H2SHIFT’s role as a catalyst for European technological leadership in the hydrogen sector. By bringing together expertise, infrastructure, and collaborative innovation, H2SHIFT provides an environment where new ideas and solutions can be tested, refined, and brought to market faster.

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