About
NEWELY is a EU Horizon2020 project that deals with the development and testing of components for the next generation of Anion Exchange Membrane Water Electrolysers (AEMWE).
With the innovations on the membrane, electrodes and stack design, the NEWELY prototype will become the most efficient and cost-competitive AEMWE by 2023.
NEWELY will be an important breakthrough that will enable the economic adoption of green hydrogen energy storage solutions in Europe and in the world for turning to more sustainable energy systems.
Green Hydrogen
“Green hydrogen” defines hydrogen produced from renewable energy. It represents a promising solution for decarbonizing our economy and society by allowing the storage and use of renewable energy.
Water Electrolysis
Water electrolysis is a widespread technique for producing green hydrogen by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity. This reaction takes place in a unit called an electrolyser.
Water Electrolysers
The most established technologies for water electrolysis are Alkaline Water Electrolysers (AWEs) and Proton Exchange Membrane Water Electrolysers (PEMWEs).
AWE is already a mature technology but its large footprint makes it inadequate for producing the hydrogen at a large scale. PEMWE on the other hand is compact but its dependence on iridium and other expensive materials poses a serious threat for up-scaling.
Anion exchange membrane water electrolysis (AEMWE) combines the benefits of both technologies. However, its key performance indicators (KPI) do not reach commercial requirements and are lacking competitiveness.
NEWELY prototype
The NEWELY project aims to redefine AEMWE, overcoming the current state of AWE and bringing it one step closer to PEMWE in terms of efficiency, cost competitiveness and durability.
