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Green hydrogen, which is produced by water electrolysis process using renewable energy sources, is attracting attention as a next generation clean energy source, and many projects for its production and supply are being planned worldwide. The water electrolyzers currently in practical use today are mainly alkaline systems, which is suitable for power sources with stable load, such as hydroelectric power. Yet they are not suitable for power sources where the load fluctuates easily, such as solar power. Therefore, there is growing interest in the PEM2 systems that can efficiently utilize these power sources. In addition, fluoropolymers are attracting attention as a material that can extend the usable period of ion-exchange membranes used in PEM systems.
To address the rapidly growing global demand for green hydrogen, AGC has decided to build a new mass production facility for the FORBLUE S-SERIES of fluorinated ion-exchange membranes for PEM water electrolyzers, which are made from its proprietary high-performance fluoropolymers. This series features the world-leading (1) voltage performance to suppress power consumption and (2) high gas barrier performance3, which is important for operational safety of water electrolyzers. These characteristics are based on the polymer design and membrane formation technologies AGC has cultivated over many years. Pilot sales began in 2017, and the series has been highly evaluated by wide range of customers since then.
Under its long-term management strategy Vision 2030, the
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