Agfa extends its partnership with VITO to advance the development of cutting-edge separator membranes for alkaline water electrolyzers.
The focus is on creating novel porous gas separator membranes, a crucial component in alkaline water electrolyzers, to elevate performance standards and make hydrogen production more economically viable.
Agfa secures an impressive 11 million Euro grant from the EU Innovation Fund for its GIGA-SCALES project. This substantial funding injection propels the establishment of an industrial-scale ZIRFON membranes production plant in Mortsel, Belgium. The membranes, deployed as separators in electrolyzers, are set to revolutionize green hydrogen production, with the plant scheduled to be operational by October 2025.
ZIRFON membranes, already embraced by over 100 global companies for large-scale hydrogen projects, are poised for expanded production. The upcoming industrial unit aims to produce membranes equivalent to 20 gigawatts per year of alkaline water electrolysis, significantly contributing to the reduction of CO2 emissions on a massive scale.
With the recent acquisition of environmental permits for the ZIRFON production plant, Agfa demonstrates its commitment to sustainability. The plant, designed for scalability, aligns with market demands, ensuring a pivotal role in the green hydrogen economy.
