Clean Power Hydrogen (CPH2) has completed the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for its membrane-free MFE110 electrolyser ahead of deployment in Northern Ireland.
The final stage of the FAT demonstrated that CPH2 had successfully produced separated hydrogen and oxygen at the pre-determined specifications for commercial deployment.
During the test operation, key metrics including the unit’s hydrogen and oxygen output pressure, flow rate and purity levels were recorded, and all reportedly achieved the necessary thresholds. The FAT completion validates the technology as a “viable and potentially highly competitive alternative to PEM and alkaline electrolysers.”
H2 View understands that CPH2 will now ship the MFE110 to Northern Ireland Water for site installation, integration and commissioning, before commencing commercial hydrogen and oxygen production.
The test completion also marks a “crucial step forward for the MFE220, CPH2’s flagship 1MW design.”
The British firm is now scheduled to enter a phase of commerciality, shifting from product development to commercialisation.
This will see CPH2 deliver on three existing customer contracts for MFE220 units; activate the licenses and support them; continue technology and product improvement; and grow the commercial pipeline.
“Our new, low cost and highly robust technology solution is proven,” claimed Jon Duffy, CEO of CPH2. “There is renewed confidence in the capability of our technology to address the significant market opportunity.
“We will now turn our attention to the commercial roll-out and delivering the MFE220 through our own manufacture and of our license holders.”
Alistair Jinks, Director of Business Services at Northern Ireland Water, added, “The MFE110 electrolyser will play a crucial role in our efforts to decarbonise our operations and explore the transformative potential of hydrogen and oxygen in wastewater treatment.
“This project is not just about meeting current needs; it’s about pioneering the future of sustainable water management and contributing to the broader hydrogen economy in Northern Ireland.”
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