The InnoEly Water Electrolysis Innovation Laboratory project aims to build a bridge from material development to the system design of water electrolyzers. Together with the participating industrial partners, a toolbox consisting of experimental and model-based methods is being developed that serves both the viewpoint of the plant operator and that of the material developer and electrolyzer manufacturer. In this context, the toolbox contains modeling and characterization components that are used for all three relevant water electrolysis technologies, alkaline electrolysis (AEL), acidic proton exchange membrane electrolysis (PEMEL) and high temperature electrolysis (HTEL). The entire value chain for the production of electrolyzers is considered.
With the help of the resulting modeling tool, an application-specific technology selection and dimensioning, as well as the integration of the identified/suitable electrolyzer into existing and new plants will be possible. In addition, these tools can be used to identify perspective development and savings potential through improved design of materials, cell components and operating strategies, which will be demonstrated in the project with the participation of the industrial partners using the example of the AEL