Principal Investigator: prof. Alessandro Donazzi
Bridging research and industry to deliver the next generation of electrolysers
PROCEED brings together a European consortium of universities, research centres, and industrial partners with the goal of accelerating the development and industrial adoption a new generation of electrolysers designed to produce high-purity green hydrogen.
PCCEL (Proton Conducting Ceramic Electrolyser) technology is considered one of the most promising solutions for expanding the range of electrolysis technologies available in Europe, helping to reduce dependence on critical raw materials and supporting European decarbonisation targets. In this context, the project will develop innovative systems based on ceramic cells supported by metallic structures, advanced materials, and stack configurations designed to improve efficiency, reliability, and industrial sustainability.
Throughout the project, two innovative short-stack configurations will be developed and validated. The first will be designed for compatibility with automated production lines, enabling future large-scale manufacturing and reducing fabrication costs. The second will introduce advanced additive manufacturing solutions, with components produced through 3D printing to improve the thermal and fluid-dynamic uniformity of the system while simplifying the overall stack architecture.
The activities will culminate in the development and demonstration of a 20 kW industrial prototype, which will be installed at the partner SolydEra.
Throughout the project, two innovative short-stack configurations will be developed and validated. The first will be designed for compatibility with automated production lines, enabling future large-scale manufacturing and reducing fabrication costs. The second will introduce advanced additive manufacturing solutions, with components produced through 3D printing to improve the thermal and fluid-dynamic uniformity of the system while simplifying the overall stack architecture.
The activities will culminate in the development and demonstration of a 20 kW industrial prototype, which will be installed at the partner SolydEra.