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PEM-Elektrolyse-Stacks Entwicklungen der Fa. Giner ELX
HYPOS-Dialog, Leipzig
27.02.2020
Uwe Küter
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Agenda
Vorstellung
Giner ELX, Inc. - as part of Giner, Inc. - Brief History
Geschäftsmodell bietet Partnerschaften
Extrem-Stack-Entwicklungen liefern Know-how Basis
Der Weg zur MW-Plattform Allagash
NREL - Extrem- und LangzeittestsCommercial Products
Summary of Technical Advantages
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Über unsGründung
Gesellschafter
Handelsvertretung in Deutschland
Fokus der unternehmerischen Tätigkeit
2015, Lübeck
Uwe Küter, Matthias Bromeis
Giner ELX, USA, exklusive Repräsentanz
Wasserstofferzeugung aus Erneuerbarer Energie
Projekte
• Infrastruktur
• Initiierung
Produkte
• Stacks
• Elektrolyseure
1. 2.
Dienstleistungen
• Handelsvertretung
• Kunden- und Projekt-Akquise
• Lastgang-Analyse
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Wasserstoff
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Unser Partner
PEM Electrolysis for Industry, Mobility and Grid-Level Energy Storage
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World-leading PEM since 1973• In 1973 Giner starts operation as a purely research group focused on electrochemistry • In 1985 Giner recruited several of the GE engineers who originated PEM electrolysis technology for
the Gemini Space Program • Over the succeeding 3 decades Giner has conducted multiple projects on behalf of commercial
customers and US government agencies to make PEM technology more efficient, lighter, more durable, lower cost and larger scale
Brief History
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April 2017: formation of • Large-scale hydrogen generators
June 2018: formation of • Oxygen for cell preservation
47 Years Specializing in Electrochemical R&D
• Fuel Cells • Electrolyzers • Life support O2 for US Navy and NASA • Sensors
Located in Newton, MA
Brief History
Dec 2018: Acquisition of Spectracarb productline GDLs for electrolyzers, fuel cells, batteries
Synergy of Giner, Inc. Technologies
� Specializing in the development of PEM based electrochemical technologies and systems
� Global leader in Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM)-based electrolyzers� Highest efficiency technology for
commercial applications
� Accelerated growth since 2005� Key driver has been the
manufacturing of PEM electrolyzers to OEMs
� In April 2017, Giner ELX, Inc. was created to focus on commercial development and manufacturing of large scale electrolyzer stacks & systems� Core Mission: Provide Innovative
PEM Technologies with the Highest Efficiencies at the Lowest Costs to Developing Hydrogen Markets
Company Profile
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ELXElectrolyzers
GINER
GLSGINER
LABSMembranes
CatalystR&D
GINER
Life Sciences
! Giner, Inc. Founded in 1973
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Synergy of Giner, Inc. Technologies
1. Hersteller und Zulieferer von PEM-Elektrolyse-Stacks
2. Anbieter von Elektrolyseanlagen, Fertigung durch Partner
3. Systemanbieter, zB Elektrolyseur+Speicher+HRS
Geschäftsmodell Giner ELX
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Zulieferer von Stacks
aktuell: Wasserstoffproduktion von 0,25 l/h bis 207 Nm³/h je nach Stack-Typ Allagash-Plattform 30N-400Nm³/h
Stackfertigung in USA
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Anbieter von Elektrolyseuren
Bilder: Giner, iGas energy GmbH
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Anlagenfertigung in Deutschland / Europa
Bilder: iGas energy GmbH
Anbieter von Elektrolyseuren
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Systemanbieter
Bilder: Giner ELX
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The Giner ELX PEM Electrolysis Advantage
Peerless ExpertiseThe Giner ELX team has built and run PEM stacks and systems with exceptional performance requirements:
• High efficiency • Differential pressure • High pressure • Ultra light weight • Large scale • Miniature scale • Low cost
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Aerospace Applications
Miniature Regenerative Fuel Cell for 1 liter Satellite
DARPA Ultra-lightweight high energy electrolyzer Life-Support O2 for ISS
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NASA Life Support Oxygen
Challenge: NASA’s Oxygen Generating Assembly electrolyzers water but has difficulty with the gas/liquid separation in zero gravity leading to system failures. Solution: Giner delivered a simplified vapor feed electrolyzer system that delivers both the H2 and O2 at sub-saturated conditions. Leading to a 30x savings in mass.
20,000 h and running
NASA’s OGA 1,872 kg
Giner’s OGA 60 kg
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NASA: Extravehicular Activities
Challenge: NASA needs to take cabin air and isolate and compress O2 to 250 bar for astronaut space suits. Solution: Giner engineered an electrochemical O2 pump that delivered gases at pressure and demonstrated > 5000 hours of operation.
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Commercial Success track record 20 years of Life Support O2 on Submarines
• Electrolyzer stack supply for Ohio Class submarines
• 2-4 units/year for 2 decades • Zero stack problems in service
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875 bar Operation!
R&D Project Electrochemical Compression
R&D Project Oct 2016-June 2020
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OVER 25,000 UNITS OPERATINGPROVEN TRACK RECORD OF PERFORMANCE
Electrolyzer Stacks Electrolyzer Systems
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Commercial Success: PEM Electrolyzer Stacks
• Over 25,000+ units operating worldwide• Giner ELX supplies 5 to 150 kw stacks to
system integrators for many applications:− On-demand laboratory hydrogen− Industrial − CO2 conversion− Gas engine optimization
• Supports integrators with critical intelligence:• E.g. water quality management, safety
Commercial Success: PEM Electrolyzer Stacks
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30 Nm3/hr3 Nm3/hr
0.05 Nm3/hr
220+ Nm3/hr(MW Scale)
Emerging Markets & Drivers
� Power to Gas (P2G): Vast opportunities in Biogas
� Power to Mobility (P2M)� Power to Hydrogen (P2H)
Integration of Renewable Energy Sources� Large reserves of stranded
energy (need to store/shift)� Ongoing broad
developing wind energy sector
� Backup power for grid outages and load shedding
Commercial/Industrial ApplicationsAerospace/Military/Navy Applications
PEM Electrolyzer AdvancementsPEM Electrolyzer Advancements
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Der Weg zur kommerziellen MW-Plattform-Allagash
Erhöhung der aktiven Fläche von 290 cm² (150 kW Plattform) auf 1.250 cm² (MW Plattform).
Kostenreduzierung durch Auslegung auf Serienfertigung (zB Reduzierung von Bauteilen, Roll-to-Roll, Spritzgussrahmen)
Aufbau der MW-Stack-Plattform
Langzeittests und Tests unter Extrembedingungen
Parallele Tests Inhouse
Zyklischer und konstanter Betrieb
Untersuchung Wirkungsgradverhalten, Belastbarkeit, Lebensdauer (Degradation), Spannungsverhalten, Stabilität bei Stromdichten bis zu 3 A/cm² , H2 Diffusion in O2
220+ Nm3/hr
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Cell Frames: Lead time reduced with purchase of injection mold Assembly & Sealing: Designed/Purchased Bolt Tensioner to reduce labor and assembly timeMEAs: Implemented R2R Catalyst for MW-Platform.Single Cell Architecture: Rapid production/Automation:
Traditional Supported Membranes
*Developed under separate DOE project, Scale-up required for MW-Platforms
Single-piece Cell Architecture*Latest Supported Membrane*
Cost Reduction, Volume Production
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Roll to Roll Electrode Process ‘R&D Automation’
• Labor Savings: • Ability to make ten (10) 1-MW
Allagash worth of electrodes/day • Exact Tolerances:
• <1% deviation in loading • Superior Efficiency
• >95% Catalyst utilization (at scale operation)
• Cathodes and Anodes now fully qualified • Enables Dry-Build Assemblies
2 Parts/Cell
2020
Single-Piece Cell Units: ‘The 2 Piece Cell’
Best in Class: Process Automation
Part and Cost Reductions 70% / past 10 years 60% / next 5 years
Cost Reduction, Volume Production
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Allagash MW BuildGiner ELX at NREL-ESIF
■ MW stack build assembled
■ Installed into NREL testbed ■ Stack Design Specifications □ Active Area: 1,250 cm² □ Operating Pressure: 40 bar □ Operating Temperature: 70C
□ Operating mode: Differential Pressure
□ Current (Nominal): 3,750 Amps ( 3 A/cm²) □ CE Compliant
Testing
NREL - National Renewable Energy Laboratory ESIF - Energy Systems Integration Facility
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Allagash Testing & Performance
■ 150 hrs. at 1A/cm², 15bar ■ 350 hrs. at 2A/cm², 15bar ■ 5,135 hrs. at 3A/cm², 15 bar (Target Met) ■ 11,465 hrs. at 3A/cm², 40 Bar (Ongoing) 40 bar
11,465 hours
17,100+ Operating Hours (as of February 2020)
Testing
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Parallel testing at Giner ELX
Testing
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30 Nm3/hr
3 Nm3/hr
Active Area: 1,250 cm² Pressure: 40 bar
Nominal Current: 3,750A Current Density: 3A/cm²
220+ Nm3/hr (MW Scale)
1 MW+ 3,750 Amp >10kW/cell
5 MW 12,500 Amp 25
kW/cell 1100Nm3/hr
Kennebec
Emerging Designs for Future Applications
Data Collected at NREL is used to
improve MW platform design and for the
design of larger Multi-MW stacks
■ 5MW Stack Platform □ Operating Pressure: 600 psig (40
Bar) □ Active Area: 3,000+ cm² □ Current Density: 5A/cm² □ Temperature: 90°C (Improved
efficiencies) □ Small Footprint - ideal for Onsite
hydrogen generation ■ Lowest total cost of ownership ■ Clear development roadmap to
green hydrogen at a cost of $1.50 per kilogram (assuming power at $0.02/kWh)
□ Based on technology advances already being demonstrated in our labs
Allagash
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Commercial PEM Electrolyzer Stacks
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Commercial PEM Electrolyzer Stacks
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Commercial PEM Electrolyzer Stacks
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Operating Parameter Metric Typical PEM Competitor
Giner ELX
Membrane Thickness (mils) 10 5
Temperature (°C) 50 70
Current Density (A/cm2) 2 3
Cell Area (cm sq) 265-1,400 1,250
Stack Size kW 150-750 1,000
Membrane Thickness§ Thinner membranes exhibit lower cell resistance and higher
electrolyzer cell efficiencies
§ Giner has reduced the amount of the expensive precious metal catalyst required for high efficiency stack operation
Temperature§ Operating at a higher temperature makes electrolysis more
economically efficient by requiring less energy input
Current Density§ Higher current density allows PEM cells to be smaller while still
achieving high efficiency
Cell Area§ A large cell active area reduces the number of cells required to
produce a given amount of hydrogen, and thus reduces the stack manufacturing labor, and the materials scrap rate
13Source: Management.
MATERIAL TECHNICAL ADVANTAGESPROTECTED ADVANTAGES ALLOW FOR HIGHER EFFICIENCY AND LOWER COSTS
Summary
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Meet the Team
Andy Belt CHAIRMAN AND CEO MBA, Harvard Bain and Company, London Multiple Entrepreneur
Cortney “Corky” Mittelsteadt GINER ELX BOARD MEMBER & CTO BS ChE, PhD Ch; MBA, MIT 23 Years of PEM experience
Hector Maza GINER ELX BOARD MEMBER, & CCO BS ChE, Graduate Finance, MBA 25 Years in Operations & International Sales, Fluent in four languages
Executive Team
Giner ELX, Hall 27, Booth # C47
