The REDHy consortium successfully held its third general assembly meeting in Valencia, Spain, on October 17 and 18, 2024. Hosted by HG-energy of the ITQ-UPV/CSIC at the Universitat Politècnica de Valencia, the meeting gathered key project partners to review progress and outline next steps towards the development of a next-generation hydrogen production technology.
The REDHy project, co-funded by the European Union, is an ambitious initiative aimed at revolutionizing hydrogen production. It seeks to develop a system free of critical raw materials and fluorinated membranes, thus aligning with Europe’s circular-economy and sustainability goals. The project focuses on achieving high efficiency, durability, and robustness under real-world conditions, and targets the validation of a 1.5 kW prototype capable of dynamic operations with minimal energy consumption and material degradation.
The two-day meeting featured presentations and discussions on various aspects of the project:
- Project Management and Coordination by the Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR) provided an update on the overall project timeline and deliverables.
- Redox Mediators presented by UPV highlighted advancements in developing efficient materials for the electrolysis process
- Bipolar Membrane by Cutting-Edge Nanomaterials UG (CENMAT) focused on membrane design improvements.
- Electrode Design and Optimization led by Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) reviewed strategies to enhance mass transport and energy efficiency in the system.
- Life Cycle and Techno-Economic Assessment from Industrie De Nora S.p.A. (IDN) discussed the environmental and economic impact of the REDHy technology.
In parallel, the Dissemination and Exploitation work package led by Uniresearch (UNR) emphasized the importance of spreading awareness about REDHy’s progress and exploring future opportunities for the technology.
On the second day, the consortium had the opportunity to visit the Instituto de Tecnología Química (ITQ-UPV/CSIC) to witness ongoing research in hydrogen technologies.
About REDHy
The REDHy project brings together academic and industrial partners to develop a hydrogen electrolyzer free from critical raw materials and fluorinated components. The project is part of Europe’s broader effort to reduce dependency on non-renewable resources and enhance the efficiency of energy systems. With the goal of demonstrating a 1.5 kW electrolyzer, REDHy aims to support the energy transition by enabling a more sustainable and economically viable hydrogen production method.
The REDHy project brings together academic and industrial partners to develop a hydrogen electrolyzer free from critical raw materials and fluorinated components. The project is part of Europe’s broader effort to reduce dependency on non-renewable resources and enhance the efficiency of energy systems. With the goal of demonstrating a 1.5 kW electrolyzer, REDHy aims to support the energy transition by enabling a more sustainable and economically viable hydrogen production method.
For more information about REDHy, visit https://redhy.eu
