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Thyssenkrupp Nucera Highlights Electrolyzer Innovation at GHIS 2.0

In a compelling fireside chat at GHIS 2.0, Dr. Christoph Noeres, Executive Director of Green Hydrogen at thyssenkrupp Nucera, shared deep insights into the evolving landscape of electrolyzer technologies and India’s industrial decarbonization potential.

The session, focused on scaling electrolyzer production, underscored the crucial role of leveraging existing industrial assets and abundant renewable energy resources to accelerate the green hydrogen transition.

Key Takeaways

• Alkaline Water Electrolysis remains the most established and efficient technology for large-scale hydrogen production.
• PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) electrolyzers are ideal for smaller or decentralized projects, offering a cost-effective alternative where space and flexibility are critical.
• Solid Oxide Electrolyzer Cells (SOEC) hold strong promise for the future, with potential to significantly reduce operational expenditure in gigawatt-scale projects within the next 3–5 years.

Dr. Noeres also emphasized the strategic advantage of integrating multiple electrolyzer technologies—such as combining PEM and SOEC—to optimize efficiency and manage costs across different scales and applications.

As India charts its path toward becoming a global green hydrogen hub, discussions like these are essential in shaping the roadmap for scalable, sustainable, and economically viable hydrogen solutions.

A sincere thanks to Dr. Noeres for his valuable contributions to the dialogue on clean energy innovation.