Delta unveils Taiwan's first electrolyser and fuel cell R&D lab

This significant milestone provides a diverse testing environment for component and system validation of hydrogen production and fuel cell technologies. It also aims to foster materials from the local hydrogen energy supply chain, helping Taiwan align with global energy transition trends.

Ping Cheng, Delta's Chairman and CEO, said: "Achieving net-zero carbon emissions has become a global consensus, and hydrogen energy provides a crucial path to that ultimate goal. Delta has been dedicated to the development of next-generation green energy technologies for decades. Our new testing platform not only lays the foundation for Delta's R&D endeavours on hydrogen technology, but also advances the local hydrogen technology ecosystem. We look forward to contributing to Taiwan's energy transition and enhancing its competitive edge in the global hydrogen energy market."

Dr. Charles Tsai, General Manager of Delta's Hydrogen Energy Application New Business Development Department, noted: "The challenge of hydrogen energy adoption lies in how to effectively improve efficiency. To this end, Delta has focused on industry-leading solid oxide electrolyser cell (SOEC) and solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technologies and has developed Taiwan's first SOEC/SOFC self-designed and produced stack performance testing facilities. This facility works in conjunction with the local supply chain, enabling validation and testing of various material categories, thereby laying a foundation for the localised production of key components and materials, ranging from hydrogen power generation and fuel cell stacks to system integration. By leveraging Delta's expertise in energy infrastructure integration, we are committed to providing efficient and stable hydrogen energy solutions, with mass production in Taiwan expected by the end of 2026."

Delta's SOFC technology has already been applied in microgrid pilot projects, integrating renewable energy, energy storage, and power management systems to help clients establish low-carbon, high-efficiency distributed energy grids and energy management solutions. Additionally, the SOEC technology, combining industrial heat recovery to produce hydrogen gas from steam, can be applied to various industrial processes. This technology is suitable to support not only the steel industry's efforts to reduce carbon emissions, but also traditional fossil fuel energy companies in producing carbon-neutral fuels.

The Delta Net Zero Science Lab is equipped with the power, natural gas, hydrogen, and high-temperature control environments required for diverse testing scenarios, along with essential safety equipment. It features comprehensive facilities, including stack testing module, system testing module, monitoring system, and gas supply module. The official inauguration of the lab symbolises Delta's commitment to advancing hydrogen energy technology. Looking ahead, Delta will continue to drive innovation in hydrogen energy technologies and collaborate with industry, academia, and the authorities to foster the local hydrogen energy sector. This effort aims to contribute actively to mankind's energy transition and the global goal of net-zero carbon emissions.

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