HyGear, part of HoSt Group, is a specialist in on-site hydrogen technology and has delivered a solid oxide electrolyser system to EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) in Switzerland. The system, capable of producing up to 100 kilograms of clean hydrogen per day, will be installed at Gaznat’s Innovation Lab facility in Aigle in collaboration with EPFL.
The system is the result of a long-standing R&D collaboration between HyGear, EPFL, solid oxide technology company SolydEra and other EU partners. A standout feature is its ability to alternate between electrolysis (SOE) and fuel cell (SOFC) operation, enabling highly flexible energy management and use of various energy carriers. This versatility makes it especially relevant for future energy scenarios with fluctuating renewable input and hydrogen/methane applications.
HyGear engineered and built the balance-of-plant system, all the supporting components, around the solid oxide stack provided by SolydEra, integrating it into a compact, modular unit suitable for practical application. The electrolyser will be commissioned in fall 2025 at Gaznat Innovation Lab, and HyGear’s service team will continue to support the operation on site in Aigle.
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Press release https://tinyurl.com/nhdeyp84
