Projects
Projects: Projects for Investigator |
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| Reference Number | SIF_WWU_2_3 | |
| Title | NextGen Electrolysis - Wastewater to Green Hydrogen | |
| Status | Completed | |
| Energy Categories | Hydrogen and Fuel Cells(Hydrogen, Other infrastructure and systems R&D) 100%; | |
| Research Types | Applied Research and Development 100% | |
| Science and Technology Fields | ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (Geography and Environmental Studies) 30%; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Mechanical, Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering) 70%; |
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| UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation | Not Cross-cutting 100% | |
| Principal Investigator |
Project Contact No email address given Wales and West Utilities |
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| Award Type | Network Innovation Allowance | |
| Funding Source | Ofgem | |
| Start Date | 01 April 2023 | |
| End Date | 01 June 2023 | |
| Duration | 2 months | |
| Total Grant Value | £90,470 | |
| Industrial Sectors | Energy | |
| Region | Wales | |
| Programme | ||
| Investigators | Principal Investigator | Project Contact , Wales and West Utilities (100.000%) |
| Industrial Collaborator | Project Contact , Wales and West Utilities (0.000%) |
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| Web Site | https://smarter.energynetworks.org/projects/SIF_WWU_2_3 |
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| Objectives | ||
| Abstract | "Green Hydrogen is essential to decarbonise the gas network, but with current PEM technologies requiring up to 153,300,000 litres of highly purified waterannually for a 10MW system this poses a significant threat to water reserves, particularly in communities without substantial water mains infrastructure. This means that rural communities are less likely to benefit from hydrogen usage, which will often focus on highly populated areas.This project targets the issues of high-water demand and difficulty of supplying low carbon energy to isolated communities by developing Next Generation electrolyser systems which can run off wastewater sources such as rain, well or river water, dramatically reducing demand for precious mains water, increasing resilience of green hydrogen production. The NextGen electrolysers can substantially reduce operational water demands since, unlike PEM electrolysers, they do not require purified water from reverse osmosis, providing agility in the production process.NextGen electrolysers will integrate with fluctuating renewable electricity production alongside using wastewater, adding resilience to hydrogen production and effectively supporting the SIF challenge aims of providing robust, agile and resilient energy systems, whilst accelerating decarbonisation of major energy demands.The large numbers of different end usage cases experienced by HydroStar pairs with the extensive operational knowledge of WWU as the lead network and NGED as a project partner acting in an advisory capacity to ensure whole system representation, to deliver the project successfully and realise the benefits of the innovation.WWU---regulated gas distributor at the forefront of the transition to net-zero, currently managing 412 GWh green-gas across its network. Recognising thecomplexity of the subject, WWU will support through an experienced projectmanager.HydroStar---cutting-edge developer of membraneless electrolysers that uniquely run off any wastewater source, creating dramatic water resource savings of up 86%, simultaneously slashing CAPEX.There are a number of different use cases for the innovation, however, this project will initially analyse high gas demand industrial businesses for proof-of-concept,from which knowledge can be applied throughout the gas network. The needs of the innovation users are common across the board with a resilient, decarbonised and sustainable gas supply required for industrial and domestic users alike.HydroStar are working with Yeo Valley, Burts Crisps and Muller on commercial decarbonisation strategies, along with Exeter-City-Council and Devon-County-Council on public sector strategies (Letters-of-support available on request)." | |
| Publications | (none) |
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| Final Report | (none) |
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| Added to Database | 01/11/23 | |
