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JERA and DENSO Launch SOEC Hydrogen Demo in Japan
At Shin-Nagoya Power Station, DENSO’s 200kW SOEC with advanced heat management enhances electrolysis efficiency, aiming for scalable, carbon-free hydrogen production to support future clean energy solutions.
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View of the Hydrogen Production Demonstration Testing Facilities Installed at JERA Shin-Nagoya Thermal Power Station
JERA Co., Inc. and DENSO CORPORATION announce that they have begun demonstration testing of hydrogen production at JERA’s Shin-Nagoya Thermal Power Station (Nagoya, Aichi) using SOEC* water electrolysis systems developed by DENSO (electrolysis power**: 200kW).
Because it emits no CO2 when burned, hydrogen is being considered for use in a variety of applications including power generation, transportation and industry, and is expected to play a key role in achieving a carbon-neutral society. In this context, in August 2024, JERA and DENSO began jointly developing high-efficiency hydrogen generation technology using SOECs developed by DENSO, and have since moved forward with preparations for hydrogen production demonstration testing.
The two companies have now begun Japan’s first demonstration testing at a thermal power station. This demonstration testing aims to achieve hydrogen production with the world’s highest-level electrolysis efficiency by applying DENSO’s heat-management technology to minimize the heat discharged by the SOECs. Going forward, based on the results of the demonstration testing, we aim to scale up the electrolysis power from 200kW to several thousand kW as we accelerate efforts to drive the practical application of SOEC next-generation fuel production systems.
Aiming to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions from its domestic and international operations by 2050, JERA is building a hydrogen and ammonia supply chain and pursuing the development of zero-emissions thermal that emits no CO2 during power generation. DENSO is applying technologies it has nurtured in the mobility field to further advance development aimed at hydrogen utilization.
Through this joint demonstration testing, both companies will work for the early establishment of a global supply chain for green hydrogen and ammonia, and contribute finding solutions for global decarbonization and energy issues.
*SOEC (Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell): A system that operates at high temperatures using a ceramic membrane as an electrolyte to electrolyze steam and produce hydrogen. SOECs have exceptionally high electrolysis efficiency (up to around 80%) and offer the advantage of using less electricity than other water electrolysis methods such as PEM and alkaline.
**Electrolysis Power: Electric power allocated to water electrolysis.
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JERA Co., Inc. and DENSO CORPORATION announce that they have begun demonstration testing of hydrogen production at JERA’s Shin-Nagoya Thermal Power Station (Nagoya, Aichi) using SOEC* water electrolysis systems developed by DENSO (electrolysis power**: 200kW).
Because it emits no CO2 when burned, hydrogen is being considered for use in a variety of applications including power generation, transportation and industry, and is expected to play a key role in achieving a carbon-neutral society. In this context, in August 2024, JERA and DENSO began jointly developing high-efficiency hydrogen generation technology using SOECs developed by DENSO, and have since moved forward with preparations for hydrogen production demonstration testing.
The two companies have now begun Japan’s first demonstration testing at a thermal power station. This demonstration testing aims to achieve hydrogen production with the world’s highest-level electrolysis efficiency by applying DENSO’s heat-management technology to minimize the heat discharged by the SOECs. Going forward, based on the results of the demonstration testing, we aim to scale up the electrolysis power from 200kW to several thousand kW as we accelerate efforts to drive the practical application of SOEC next-generation fuel production systems.
Aiming to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions from its domestic and international operations by 2050, JERA is building a hydrogen and ammonia supply chain and pursuing the development of zero-emissions thermal that emits no CO2 during power generation. DENSO is applying technologies it has nurtured in the mobility field to further advance development aimed at hydrogen utilization.
Through this joint demonstration testing, both companies will work for the early establishment of a global supply chain for green hydrogen and ammonia, and contribute finding solutions for global decarbonization and energy issues.
*SOEC (Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell): A system that operates at high temperatures using a ceramic membrane as an electrolyte to electrolyze steam and produce hydrogen. SOECs have exceptionally high electrolysis efficiency (up to around 80%) and offer the advantage of using less electricity than other water electrolysis methods such as PEM and alkaline.
**Electrolysis Power: Electric power allocated to water electrolysis.
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