The project “FiBrane: A UPW Solution for Offshore Green H2 Production” aims to further develop a new membrane technology that can effectively purify seawater into ultrapure water, which is used in electrolysis processes.
Water for Power-to-X (PtX) must be ultrapure. Ultrapure water serves as the primary raw material for green hydrogen production and helps ensure the optimal performance of the electrolyser. The project addresses the challenge that the PtX value chain requires water, as abundant amounts of water are a prerequisite.
The project, located in Aalborg, is a research and development project, where the membrane technology is to be raised from Technology Readiness Level (TRL) level 4 to TRL level 6 during the project period. The project has achieved TRL level 4 with support from Horizon 2020, Spin-outs Denmark and Innovation Fund Denmark and is now seeking support to bring the membrane technology from laboratory scale to pilot plant scale.
- Beneficiaries
Coordinator: Aalborg Universitet
- Project Locations
Denmark
- EU funding
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- Funding source
Just Transition Fund in Denmark
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