What is the production capacity of Evonik's new AEM membrane pilot plant in Marl, Germany, and how does it relate to Germany's 2030 electrolysis target?

The pilot plant in Marl, Germany, has an annual production capacity sufficient to support up to 2.5 gigawatts of electrolyzer installation, which equals one-quarter of Germany’s planned total electrolysis capacity by 2030.

How does AEM electrolysis technology improve the economic viability of green hydrogen production compared to conventional methods?

AEM electrolysis operates in alkaline conditions, enabling the use of non-precious, lower-cost materials—reducing investment costs by at least 25%—and allows direct high-pressure hydrogen generation, eliminating the need for expensive downstream compression; its operational flexibility also makes it well-suited for integration with intermittent renewable power sources like wind and solar.

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