The engineering company Schaeffler, based in Herzogenaurach, unveiled its latest electrolyzer stacks at a trade fair in Madrid. These 1-MW modules utilize PEM technology and are designed to produce up to 500 kg of hydrogen per day. The company aims to start mass production of these units soon.
Schaeffler announced the market launch of their 1-MW PEM stacks ahead of the Connecting Green Hydrogen Europe exhibition. The modules are capable of generating up to 500 kilograms of high-purity hydrogen daily. The company is currently ramping up industrial-scale production of these electrolyzer stacks at its headquarters in Herzogenaurach.
By arranging the stacks in arrays, Schaeffler plans to offer the market “flexible and powerful solutions” ranging from 50 kW to multi-MW systems. The focus is on integrating these stacks into systems for hydrogen production on a small to medium scale as well as large industrial applications.
“We provide key systems and components to future-proof hydrogen technology. Our PEM electrolyzer stacks are essential for sustainable and efficient hydrogen production,” said Florian Windisch, Head of Hydrogen at Schaeffler Bearings & Industrial Solutions.
Transitioning Innovations to Mass Production
Schaeffler is targeting various applications within the hydrogen sector, from industrial hydrogen production through electrolysis to the use of hydrogen in fuel cells for both mobile and stationary applications, and even the production of green steel. Leveraging its core competencies in forming, joining and coating technology, as well as automated assembly, the company is focusing on key components for hydrogen technology.
“Our extensive industrialization expertise enables us to efficiently transition innovations into mass production,” Windisch stated. This capability could help pave the way for the market ramp-up of hydrogen technologies.
The trade fair, held at IFEMA Madrid, brought together professionals and decision-makers from the hydrogen industry to discuss the latest trends and technologies.
