James Cropper and Hoerbiger will launch a fully integrated bipolar plate solution for PEM hydrogen electrolysers, dubbed Ready2Stack.
One of the key components of a PEM electrolyser, a bipolar plate directs electricity and gases inside the electrolysis stack, making them essential for performance.
With Ready2Stack, the two companies are aiming to offer a one-stop solution. By delivering materials, coatings, and manufacturing under one roof, they want to streamline the supply chain and drive down the cost of hydrogen production.
“By combining advanced metallurgy, electrochemistry, and precision engineering, we are driving efficiency, reducing costs and enabling the rapid scaling of PEM electrolyser production accelerating the shift to a cleaner, more sustainable energy landscape,” David Stirling, James Cropper’s CEO, said.
While the manufacturing location hasn’t been confirmed, production could take place at James Cropper’s headquarters in Launceston, Cornwall, or at its newly established coating facility in New York, USA, which is capable of supporting up to 600MW of electrolyser capacity.
However, the collaboration could face regulatory scrutiny if PFAS-based coatings are used, given growing concerns over their environmental and health impacts.
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