Rolls-Royce enters hydrogen production market

Hoeller Electrolyzer is an early-stage technology company developing polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) stacks, under the brand name Prometheus, for the cost-effective production of hydrogen. The demand for ‘green’ hydrogen is expected to rise, making high-performance electrolysers a key component of any hydrogen system.

Hoeller Electrolyzer’s technology will form the basis of a new range of mtu electrolyzer products from Rolls-Royce’s Power Systems division.

In a statement, Dr Otto Preiss, COO and Chief Technology Officer, Rolls-Royce Power Systems, said: “By developing our own mtu electrolysers and by taking a majority [54 per cent] stake in Hoeller Electrolyzers, we are methodically growing our hydrogen portfolio and securing access to this fascinating technology, which is not a pipe dream but has great market potential.

“This will enable us to supply complete hydrogen solutions and make a significant contribution to protecting the climate. Our complete hydrogen solutions will enable customers to store renewably produced energy in the form of hydrogen for use as and when required, or for further processing or onward sale.”