Das Projekt "Hydrogen Transport in European Cities (HYTEC)" wird/wurde gefördert durch: hySOLUTIONS GmbH / Kommission der Europäischen Gemeinschaften Brüssel. Es wird/wurde ausgeführt durch: Air Products PLC.The HyTEC project will expand the existing European network of hydrogen demonstration sites into two of the most promising early markets for hydrogen and fuel cells, Denmark and the UK. The capital cities of Copenhagen and London will deploy a fleet of 30 next generation hydrogen fuel cell passenger vehicles in three different vehicle classes taxis, passenger cars and scooters. These state-of-the-art vehicles will be used in day to day urban fleet operations, thus taking a step forward from technology demonstration projects, towards fuel cell vehicles in the hands of real users. New publicly accessible fuelling stations will lead to genuine refueling networks covering each capital city. These will be appropriate for expanding the pre-commercial rollout of hydrogen vehicles. An extensive research program will assess the technical performance of the vehicles over a two year demonstration period, a life cycle impact assessment of the vehicles will demonstrate the overall well to wheels impacts and social studies will investigate the non-technical barriers. The results of the project will inform future commercialization and infrastructure rollout planning by policy makers and industry players. A widespread dissemination campaign will be aimed at improving public awareness of the potential for hydrogen vehicles as a future low carbon transport solution. This will be backed up by a more targeted campaign aiming at industry players, opinion formers and key policy makers across Europe. For the first time, the project will create genuine links between the new and existing European hydrogen demonstration projects, with a view to informing ongoing strategic planning for hydrogen rollout and also ensuring a common voice towards the expansion of the hydrogen vehicle fleet in Europe towards commercialization.
Das Projekt "Innovative Cell and Stack Design For Stationary Industrial Applications Using Novel Laser Processing Techniques (LASER-CELL)" wird/wurde gefördert durch: Kommission der Europäischen Gemeinschaften Brüssel. Es wird/wurde ausgeführt durch: AFC ENERGY PLC.The alkaline fuel cell (AFC) is one of the most efficient devices for converting hydrogen into electricity. Project LASER CELL will develop a novel, mass producible AFC and stack design for stationary, industrial applications utilising the latest laser processing technology. This economically viable, sophisticated technology will enable design options, not previously possible, that will revolutionise the functionality and commercial viability of the AFC. Key parameters that will dictate fuel cell and stack design are; safety, reduced part count, easy of assembly, durability, optimised performance, recyclability and increased volumetric power density in a way which delivers a cost of under €1,000 per kW. To realise this vision, proprietary cell and stack features that have never before been incorporated into an AFC system will be employed and deliver a flawlessly functioning stack. In order to achieve these ambitious objectives, the consortium comprises world leading specialists in the fields of alkaline, polymer electrolyte and solid oxide fuel cells, advanced laser processing technologies, conductive nano composites, polymer production and large scale, stationary power plants. A cell design tool, based on physical and cost models, will be produced. This disseminated tool will provide design rational for material selection and geometric design and will be applicable for all low temperature fuel cells. Commercially viable porosity forming processes developed in this project will enable organisations working with other fuel cell types to re-evaluate the fabrication and design of their core technologies. Furthermore, other sectors that will benefit are; solar cell, aviation, medical and automotive. Having the ability to convert waste hydrogen into electricity and being the pull through technology for carbon capture and storage (CCS), AFCs could play a crucial role in helping the EU meet its reduced CO2 emission targets and improve its energy security.
Das Projekt "HYdrogen ACceptance IN the Transition pHase (HYACINTH)" wird/wurde gefördert durch: Kommission der Europäischen Gemeinschaften Brüssel. Es wird/wurde ausgeführt durch: Centro Nacional de Experimentacionde Tecnologias de Hidrogeno y Pilasde Combustible Consorcio.There is increasing realisation amongst policy makers and industry that public acceptance is a key issue to deploy and extend H2 technologies and infrastructures in Europe. The development of H2 technologies involve small-scale applications as well as large-scale infrastructures that are influenced by the acceptance of the public, stakeholders, communities and potential customers / users. Previous research on social acceptance investigated the general levels of public understanding of HFC technologies in specific countries, but there is limited systematic evidence on the acceptance of FCH technologies throughout Europe. The overall purpose of HYACINTH is to gain deeper understanding of social acceptance of H2 technologies across Europe and to develop a communication / management toolbox for ongoing or future activities introducing H2 into mobility, stationary and power supply systems.
Social acceptance of FCH technologies will be investigated via survey research with representative panels (7.000 European citizens) and semistructured interviews with 455 stakeholders in 10 countries. The design of the data gathering instruments will build upon methodological and conceptual developments in the research of new technologies social acceptance. The toolbox will provide the necessary information and understanding of the state of awareness and acceptance of HFC technologies by the public and by stakeholders. It will further provide the necessary tools to understand and manage expectations of future HFC projects and products in the transition phase, to identify regional challenges and to determine effective policy support measures
Results from the research on the social acceptance across Europe and the toolbox will support projects in setting up under through consideration of the acceptance processes influenced by their activities; i.e. identifying regions of supportive acceptance, barriers, challenges, communication strategies and other means to manage acceptance processes.
Das Projekt "Demonstration of 750 kWe alkaline fuel cell system with heat capture" wird/wurde gefördert durch: Kommission der Europäischen Gemeinschaften Brüssel. Es wird/wurde ausgeführt durch: Zentrum für BrennstoffzellenTechnik GmbH.
Das Projekt "Thermochemische Wasserstoffproduktion mit einem monolitischen Solarreactor: Konstruktion und Betrieb einer 750 kW Anlage" wird/wurde gefördert durch: Kommission der Europäischen Gemeinschaften Brüssel. Es wird/wurde ausgeführt durch: Centre for Research and Technology Hellas.Im Hydrosol-PLANT Projekt wird ein Scale-Up (750 kWth) eines solaren Wasserstoffreaktors und alle zum Betreiben notwendigen Tools entwickelt, überprüft und getestet. Die Arbeiten werden basierend auf der erfolgreichen Serie von HYDROSOL Projekten und vor allem auf dem Ergebnis des vergangenen FCH-JU co-finanziertem Projekt, HYDROSOL-3D, in dem die wichtigen Design-Spezifikationen einer solchen Pilotanlage entstanden sind, durchgeführt. HYDROSOL-PLANT ist somit die Fortsetzung einer solchen Anlage für die CO2-freie Wasserstoffproduktion in Pilot-Maßstab. Die Hauptziele des HYDROSOL-PLANT Projekts sind: - Definition aller wichtigen Komponenten und Aspekte, die für die Errichtung und den Betrieb einer 750 kWth Solaranlage zur H2O Spaltung (Heliostatenfeld, Solarreaktoren, Gesamtprozess-Überwachung- und -steuerung, Peripherie, etc.) notwendig sind - Entwicklung einer maßgeschneiderten Heliostatenfeld-Technologie (Feldlayout, Zielpunkt- Strategien, Monitoring-und Steuerungssoftware), die eine genaue Temperatursteuerung/-regelung der Solarreaktoren ermöglicht. - Scale-up der HYDROSOL Reaktoren unter Berücksichtigung der State-of-the-Art-Technologie (Redox- Materialien, monolithischen Waben-Herstellung und Funktionalisierung) für eine optimale Wasserstoff-ausbeute. - Entwurf des gesamten chemischen Prozesses , für Reaktanden und Produkte Anlage, Wärmeaustausch/ Wärmerückgewinnung, Verwendung der überschüssigen Abwärme , Überwachung und Kontrolle der kompletten Anlage. - Erstellen einer solaren Wasserstofferzeugungs-Demonstrationsanlage im 750 kWth. - Betreiben der Anlage und Nachweis einer Wasserstoffproduktion und Speicherung bei Werten größer als 3 kg / Woche - Durchführen einer detaillierten technisch-wirtschaftlichen Studie für die kommerzielle Nutzung des solaren Prozesses .
Das Projekt "Development of a Portable Internal Reforming Methanol High Temperature PEM Fuel Cell System (IRMFC)" wird/wurde gefördert durch: Kommission der Europäischen Gemeinschaften Brüssel. Es wird/wurde ausgeführt durch: Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas.The complexity of the balance of plant of a fuel cell-fuel processor unit challenges the design/development/demonstration of compact and user friendly fuel cell power systems for portable applications. An Internal Reforming Methanol Fuel Cell (IRMFC) stack poses a highly potential technological challenge for High Temperature Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (HT-PEMFCs) in portable applications. It aims at opening new scientific and engineering prospects, which may allow easier market penetration of the fuel cells. The core of innovation of IRMFC is the incorporation of a methanol reforming catalyst in the anode compartment or in between the bipolar plates of a High Temperature Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell (HT-PEMFC). In order to obtain an economically technologically viable solution, low-cost materials with certain functional specifications within 200-220oC (electrolytes, catalysts and bipolar plates) and production techniques, with easy maintenance and high durability will be employed. Taking advantage of the innovative outcomes of the ending FCH-JU IRAFC 245202 project, the functionality of MeOH-fuelled integrated 100 W system will be demonstrated. IRMFC partnership brings together specialists in catalysis (FORTH, UMCS, ZBT, IMM), HT polymer electrolytes (UPAT, ADVENT, FORTH), as well as the technological know-how to design, construct and test balance-of-plant components and HT-PEMFC stacks (IMM, ZBT, ENERFUEL, JRC-IET, ADVENT). Special role is adapted throughout the project for end-user/system integrators (ENERFUEL, ARPEDON) with respect to emerging portable applications. In particular Advents joint development with HT PEM dedicated and recognized industrial partners like Enerfuel (USA) gives the ability to adopt and integrate the advanced technological know-how of the two companies toward the manufacture of a product that will have all assets to penetrate fuel cell early market business.
Das Projekt "Ammonia-fuelled alkaline fuel cells for remote power applications (ALKAMMONIA)" wird/wurde gefördert durch: Kommission der Europäischen Gemeinschaften Brüssel. Es wird/wurde ausgeführt durch: AFC ENERGY PLC.In project ALKAMMONIA a proof-of-concept system designed to provide power in remote applications will be developed and tested. The project will integrate three innovative and proven technologies: a highly efficient and low-cost alkaline fuel cell system, a highly efficient and catalytically heated ammonia processing system and a novel solid state ammonia storage system. The integrated system will be rigorously tested, CE certification will be achieved, and the results will be shared with leading telecommunication end-users. Project ALKAMMONIA will demonstrate significant cost savings compared to the most common current method of remote power generation, i.e. diesel generators as well as to the most common fuel-cell solution in the sector: PEM fuel cells. The ALKAMMONIA system will also completely avoid local emissions. A proof-of-concept system will be developed, built, tested and thoroughly assessed. A Strategic Advisory Board (SAB) has been set up to play a pivotal role in this project (the SAB currently comprises Vodafone (UK) and Recova Energy (India) and the FAST-EHA will work on extending the SAB during the project) and has already advised the partners in defining the projects objectives. It will provide the consortium with first-hand information on end-user requirements and will enable the partners to respond to feedback from potential early adopters of the technology. The consortium comprises a system integrator (UPS Systems plc), a fuel cell stack developer (AFC Energy plc, Coordinator), a component developer and supplier (Amminex A/S) and a specialist in fuel cell CE marking (ZBT GmbH), among others. The consortium brings together a vast amount of experience and expertise in the areas of fuel cell development and research, fuel processing as well as system integration. The partners believe that this consortium is ideally suited to achieve the ambitious targets set out in this proposal and maximise its impact beyond the duration of the project.
Das Projekt "Solarer Wasserstoff durch hybride thermochemische Kreisprozesse" wird/wurde gefördert durch: Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking / Kommission der Europäischen Gemeinschaften Brüssel. Es wird/wurde ausgeführt durch: EnginSoft S.p.A..Solare thermochemische Kreisprozesse ermöglichen es konzentriertes Sonnenlicht direkt in chemische Energie umzuwandeln. Von diesen Prozessen wurde der Schwefelsäure-Hybrid-Prozess (HyS) als der vielversprechendste identifiziert. Das Projekt SOL2HY2 konzentriert sich auf angewandte Forschung, das lösen von Engpässe und Flaschenhalsproblemen sowie die Materialforschung. Dabei stehen die Entwicklung und Demonstration der Schlüsselkomponenten (in relevanter Größenordnung) solarbetriebener, CO2-freier hybrider Kreisprozesse zur Wasserspaltung basierend auf dem HyS im Fokus des Projekts. Ergänzt werden diese Arbeiten durch erweiterte Modellierung und Prozess-Simulation einschließlich standortspezifischer techno-ökonomischer Bewertung, Optimierung, Quantifizierung und Benchmarking. Als kurzfristiges Ziel wird die Integration von Solarenergie in den neuen Open Outotec Cycle realisiert werden. Die gesamte Produktionskette und das Flussdiagramm werden mit Algorithmen für eine multi-kriterielle Optimierung kombiniert, um schließlich die Kommerzialisierung von umweltfreundlichen Wasserstoffanlagen zu ermöglichen.
Das Projekt "LiquidPower - Development of fuel cell systems and hydrogen supply for early markets" wird/wurde gefördert durch: Kommission der Europäischen Gemeinschaften Brüssel. Es wird/wurde ausgeführt durch: H2 Logic A,S.The LiquidPower project addresses the topic SP1-JTI-FCH.2011.4.3 aiming on developing a new generation fuel cell systems for the early markets of back-up-power/telecom (BT) and material handling vehicles (MH) as well as a new innovative hydrogen supply method based on onsite methanol reforming. The LiquidPower project objectives are: R&D of a fuel cell system for Back-up-power and Telecom applications (BT), reaching full commercial market targets by 2015. R&D of a fuel cell system for material handling vehicles (MH), reaching full commercial market targets by 2015. R&D of a methanol reformer for onsite Hydrogen supply, enabling supply of low cost hydrogen for the early markets of BT and MH. Focus on reduced system cost and improved efficiency and outlet pressure. For each of the developed technologies, laboratory tests are to be conducted in order to validate reaching of the technical and market targets. Continued R&D efforts are to be planned and secured initiated as well as securing patents on the developed technologies. The participating companies are to plan and secure initiation of following commercialisation & product maturation in order to ensure a commercial exploitation of the developed technologies. Project results and experiences are to be disseminated throughout Europe to the hydrogen and fuel cell industry as well as the BT and MH industries, in order to identify further collaboration partners up- and downstream the value chain.
Das Projekt "Preparing socio and economic evaluations of future H2 lighthouse projects (Prepar-H2)" wird/wurde gefördert durch: Kommission der Europäischen Gemeinschaften Brüssel. Es wird/wurde ausgeführt durch: Icelandic New Energy Ltd..Economic predictions indicate that many national economies are falling into financially difficult times. When this occurs, there is tendency to refocus priories and funds and less emphasis is placed on projects promoting environmental well-being. Prepar-H2 is unique because the partners draw upon five ongoing nationally funded demonstration H2 projects and updating 5th-6th EC framework projects in addition to the national projects, creating many benefits at a very low cost. The thrust behind Prepar-H2 is driven by a study-matrix composed for the Hy-Approval and HyFLEET:CUTE which revealed that social studies carried out in context with hydrogen demonstrations often lacked substantiation and consisted of preset and repetitive questionnaires than revealing dialogues. Often technical and demonstration projects, like some of the national projects referenced here, use vast resources for hardware while neglecting the human interface and cultural variations of both public and private perceptions as well as economic aspects. Integrating lessons learned from these H2 projects, Prepar-H2 will upgrade the social matrix through progressive interviews from a cross-disciplinary approach by involving all stakeholders throughout the entire duration of the project. Applying the same method and having accessibility to others who are involved with other alternative fuels, Prepar-H2 will simultaneously provide an economic comparison between H2, other alternative fuels and conventional fossil fuel. The final outcome will be a systematic social and economic data sets providing grounds for accompanying measures in future hydrogen lighthouse projects. More importantly, findings from Prepar-H2 will not only be applicable to future lighthouse projects but also have the flexibility to be applied to other H2 projects thereby successfully promoting H2 in societies through a thorough social and economic understanding of all stakeholders perceptions, attitudes and actions.
