One electrolytic cell has an efficiency equivalent to three units; Every kilowatt hour of wind and solar power efficiently turns into green hydrogen. This is no longer a future vision, but an upcoming industrial reality. Today,Shanghai Shaanxi Coal Research InstituteThe collaboration with SHINE-HYDROGEN marks the beginning of a new era in China's green hydrogen industry:High electrical density, wide load capacity, and long lifespanThree major technological barriers have been simultaneously breached, with one aimed at pinning the cost of green hydrogen to 13The disruptive PEM hydrogen production solution below yuan/kg has officially been launched.
1、 Strategic Collaboration: Jointly Release Open and Neutral PEM Platform, Building a New Industrial Ecology Together
At this press conference,Shanghai Shaanxi Coal Research InstituteSigned a strategic cooperation agreement with SHINE-HYDROGEN (Shanghai) New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.. and jointly released two key achievements to the industry:Shanghai Shaanxi Coal Research Institute officially launches the first "open and neutral" PEM Water Electrolysis hydrogen production system in China - "Xingpai ™ 2.0 "platform; At the same time, SHINE-HYDROGEN announced its disruptive technological breakthrough in the core material field of PEM electrolysis for hydrogen production, officially launching advanced membrane electrode products with three major characteristics of "high density, wide load, and long life".
Both parties announced that they will establish a long-term, stable, and deep strategic partnership based on their cutting-edge achievements and advantages in system platforms and core materials. This upgrade of cooperation signifies that both parties will be committed to building a green hydrogen industry ecosystem from material and core component innovation to system integration, from scenario verification to large-scale promotion.
2、 Technological breakthrough: Deep integration of cutting-edge materials and intelligent systems, redefining PEM performance benchmarks
The PEM Water Electrolysis hydrogen production system released this time is not simply a combination of technologies, butDeep integration of SHINE-HYDROGEN's original innovation in membrane electrode field and Shanghai Shaanxi Coal Research Institute's profound accumulation in BOP system design and engineering integrationBoth parties have jointly overcome the core pain points facing the current green hydrogen project:High losses from abandoned electricity, high equipment investment, and high operating costs。
1. High electrical density technology: systematic empowerment from "strong heart" to "robust body"
SHINE-HYDROGEN provides a 'powerful heart'Its disruptive membrane electrode technology has achieved electricityFlow density exceeds 4A/cm ²Leading level in the industry（ 1.79V@4A /cm²， Based on the industry standard 80um support membrane and 60 ℃ water temperature, a material foundation has been established to enhance the hydrogen production capacity of a single tank.
Shanghai Shaanxi Coal Research Institute creates a 'strong body'High current density affects the operation of electrolytic cellsThermal management, gas-liquid distribution, and system controlMade extreme demands.Shanghai Shaanxi Coal Research InstituteWith its engineering experience in the field of large-scale energy and chemical systems, it has provided an advanced BOP system and a "Hydrogen H2Core" core control unit that perfectly match it, successfully solving the stability and durability problems under high electrical density, and transforming the excellent material performance of the laboratory into reliable industrial grade system output.
synergyIt is precisely this integrated design and matching of "materials systems" that enablesThe hydrogen production capacity of a single electrolytic cell has been significantly improvedUnder the same scale of hydrogen production, it can significantlyReduce the number of electrolytic cell sets and the corresponding BOP system scaleThis solution is integrated into the open and neutral "Star Pai" jointly created by both parties ™" The platform, with its standardized "socket style" interface, can flexibly adapt to different electrolytic cell suppliers, providing end customers with the best performance combination and maximum investment benefits.
2. Wide load capacity: perfect synergy from "material tolerance" to "system intelligent control"
SHINE-HYDROGEN lays the foundation for 'innate genes'Its membrane electrode products have passed rigorous testing and areUltra wide load range of 0% -400%Internally (under 4 times the industry standard electrical density, the voltage of the small chamber is controlled within 1.85V), ensuring excellent chemical and mechanical stability, and guaranteeing the system's ability to cope with severe fluctuations in wind and solar power from a material perspective.
Shanghai Shaanxi Coal Research Institute endows' smart brain 'The implementation of wide load regulation relies heavily on advanced technologyIntelligent control algorithms and system integration technology。Shanghai Shaanxi Coal Research InstituteThe "Hydrogen Pai" intelligent system platform, equipped withSecond level dynamic response and minute level fast start stop capabilityLike a 'smart brain', it can accurately predict and respond in real-time to the second and minute level fluctuations of renewable energy, commanding the entire system to maintain the most efficient and safe operating state under a wide range of working conditions.
synergyThe combination of "strong heart" and "smart brain" enables the system toAlmost perfectly tracking the power generation curves of wind and solar powerMaximizing the absorption of volatile green electricity, completely abandoning the shackles of energy storage batteries, and eliminating the need for industrial power in addition to electronic control, approaching Zero abandoned electricity, zero energy storage "off grid hydrogen productionThe ideal state greatly reduces the comprehensive electricity price, lowers the cost of green hydrogen manufacturing, and enhances the economic benefits of the project throughout its entire lifecycle.
3. Long lifespan and high reliability: a solid commitment from "laboratory data" to "industrial grade validation"
SHINE-HYDROGEN lays the foundation for the 'longevity gene'The foundation of longevity lies in the durability of core materials. The membrane electrode products of SHINE-HYDROGEN not only have excellent performance, but alsoAmazing potential for theoretical lifespan of up to 24 years demonstrated in accelerated aging testingFar exceeding the industry average of 8-10 years, significantly reducing equipment depreciation costs. This is due to its embedded catalyst structure and highly stable ionomer formulation, fundamentallySignificantly slowed down the decay rate of the catalyst。
Shanghai Shaanxi Coal Research Institute builds a 'health system'The realization of a long lifespan cannot be achieved without careful care at the system engineering level.Shanghai Shaanxi Coal Research InstituteThe intelligent system platform is built inAdvanced health status monitoring and predictive maintenance algorithmsIt can monitor key parameters in real time, intelligently adjust operating conditions, avoid unnecessary stress on materials, and convert the potential lifespan of the membrane into the actual operational lifespan of the system.
synergyThe combination of "longevity gene" and "health system" means that customers not only receive a set of high-performance equipment, but also aLong term and stable green hydrogen production guaranteeThe ultra long service life directly dilutes the annual depreciation cost of the equipment, which is another key pillar to achieve low LCOH (levelized hydrogen production cost) and gives more confidence to large-scale investment in green hydrogen projects.
3、 Economic Revolution: Green Hydrogen Costs Approaching Fossil Fuel Hydrogen Production
The progressiveness of the PEM electrolytic water system solution launched in this cooperation is embodied in the following dimensions:
| technical indicators | Current mainstream level in the industry | The goal of this cooperation | Key breakthrough value |
| Single tank hydrogen production scale | Hundreds of standard cubic meters per hour (such as common 250-300Nm ³/h) | Aim at the 1000+Nm ³/h standard square level | Moving towards large-scale, significantly reducing unit equipment investment |
| System energy consumption | Approximately 4.5-4.8 kWh/Nm ³ | ≤4.5 kWh/Nm³ | Ultimate energy efficiency, directly reducing operating costs |
| Iridium loading capacity | The industry is facing bottlenecks | Reduce by over 80% | Cracking the biggest bottleneck of high cost PEM technology |
| Load regulation range | Usually around 20% -120% | Target 0% -400% wide load flexible operation | Perfectly adapted to fluctuating wind and solar power, maximizing the consumption of green electricity |
The upgrade of technology not only stems from the original innovation of SHINE-HYDROGEN in catalysts and membrane electrodes, but also combines with the efforts of Shaanxi Coal Shanghai InstituteLarge scale system integration and operational verificationRich experience on the platform. Both parties will strive to make the systemEfficiency, cost, reliabilityLeading comprehensively.
The direct result of this technological breakthrough is a significant decrease in LCOH. Based on measured data and application simulations, our system is expected to reduce the cost of green hydrogenBelow 13 yuan/kg(Under the condition of 0.2 yuan/kWh electricity price). This cost level means that in areas with abundant wind and solar resources, green hydrogen will for the first time have economic competitiveness with fossil fuel hydrogen production, providing feasible solutions for deep decarbonization in industries, transportation, and other fields.
Cost comparison with traditional hydrogen production methods
| Hydrogen production method | Current cost range (yuan/kg) | Main cost components | carbon emission intensity |
| Coal to hydrogen production | 10-15 | Coal cost, carbon capture cost | About 11 tons of CO ₂/ton of hydrogen |
| Industrial by-product hydrogen | 9.7-15.2 | Purification cost, transportation cost | Dependent on the production process of the main product |
| Traditional PEM hydrogen production | 14.0-27.5 | Equipment depreciation, electricity prices, and precious metal costs | Near zero (when using green electricity) |
| PEM hydrogen production in this project | ≤ 13 (ultimate goal ≤ 11) | Equipment depreciation and electricity price | zero carbon emissions |
4、 Application prospects: From demonstration to gigawatt level planning, connecting the decarbonization path of the entire industry chain
The significance of the advanced PEM Water Electrolysis system released this time goes far beyond just upgrading one device. It aims to becomeThe key bridge connecting the magnificent construction of renewable energy and the deep decarbonization of the magnificent industrial systemDuring the event, both parties confirmed that they have conducted in-depth discussions and promotion on the landing plan of future gigawatt level projects, marking that the cooperation has moved from technology research and development and demonstration to joint exploration for large-scale commercial applications.
1. Scaling up wind and solar power for hydrogen production: a revolution from "grid connected" to "off grid"
lMaximizing consumption and improving project profitabilityIn large-scale wind and solar power bases, our system reduces the number of equipment sets with a 0% -400% ultra wide load regulation capability. As a highly flexible "super load", it almost fully converts volatile green electricity that may have been "discarded" into green hydrogen at the cost of energy storage batteries.
lOvercoming the bottleneck problem of deep-sea offshore wind power hydrogen productionCompared to alkaline electrolyzers, PEM systems have faster dynamic response, stronger resistance to fluctuations, and compact size, making them more suitable for deployment on offshore platforms with limited space and harsh environments. Its high electrical density means that it can match electrolytic cells with stronger hydrogen production capacity under the same platform area, significantly reducing platform construction and operation costs.
lPromote the new paradigm of "off grid hydrogen production":In the future, off grid wind and solar power stations dedicated to hydrogen production can be built, utilizing the cheapest wind and solar resources to directly produce the most cost competitive green hydrogen, creating a new energy development model.
2. Deep decarbonization of the entire industrial system: providing green blood for industries that are difficult to electrify
lThe Key to Green Metallurgy (Hydrogen Metallurgy)Provide economically feasible zero carbon hydrogen source solutions for steel giants, helping to create true 'green steel'.
lThe 'evolutionary engine' of green and coal chemical industriesReplacing existing fossil fuels with green hydrogen for hydrogen production is the only way to synthesize ammonia, methanol, and decarbonize modern coal chemical industry.
lThe 'Manufacturing Core' of Green Transportation FuelThe preparation of liquid fuels such as green methanol and green aviation kerosene through green hydrogen is the hope for solving the decarbonization problem in long-distance heavy transportation such as aviation and shipping.
lBuilding a regional green energy hubBased on the industrial layout of Shaanxi Coal Group, this solution can be integrated into its park to create a regional ecological loop of "green electricity green hydrogen green industry".
In his concluding remarks, Zhang Bo, Chairman of SHINE-HYDROGEN, stated: "The solution we jointly released with Shanghai Shaanxi Coal Research Institute is not only a high-performance membrane electrode and system solution, but also an open and neutral industrial platform. The significance of this breakthrough lies in providing the industry with a clear, economical, and feasible decarbonization path. It transforms green hydrogen from an 'expensive concept' to an 'economical, large-scale industrial raw material and energy carrier'. It is precisely positioned on the most critical path of the national "dual carbon" strategy, with upstream driving renewable energy from supplementary energy to main energy, and downstream driving high energy consuming industries to complete a thorough green transformation. Its value and influence will inevitably surpass the hydrogen energy industry itself, radiating to the energy security and industrial competitiveness of the entire country.
