ELEKWIND focuses on Alkaline Water Electrolysis (AWE), one of the most mature hydrogen production technologies. Despite its advancements, significant challenges remain, especially in adapting to fluctuating renewable energy sources. The project aims to develop highly efficient electrodes with enhanced current density and durability to ensure optimal performance under variable operating conditions.
The research will explore innovative electrode designs and advanced coating techniques such as electrodeposition, physical vapor deposition, and thermal spraying. After extensive ex-situ testing, the most promising materials will undergo electrochemical characterization and upscaling to a 2 kW stack.
Additionally, a dedicated test bench will be developed to validate the performance of three low-power stacks incorporating the newly designed electrodes. ELEKWIND’s ultimate goal is to drive the next generation of alkaline water electrolysis, making it a viable solution for green hydrogen production.
This consortium-based project is led by NORDEX and involves the participation of the following companies: TORRECID, MUGAPE, TTC, TTT, and NANO4ENERGY, and the collaboration of the following research centres: AIN, TEKNIKER & TECNALIA.
The ELEKWIND project has been funded within the framework of Strategic Projects for Economic Recovery and Transformation (PERTE) of the Spanish Government.
