Jan 22 2015
Proton OnSite, the world leader in Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) water electrolyzer technology, announced today the commercial launch of the 1 and 2 Megawatt (MW) M Series PEM Hydrogen Generation systems.
At the 2 MW level, the new M Series provides a 13x increase in hydrogen production compared to other commercial PEM systems. In combination with greater production capacity, the M Series reduces the capital cost per kW of producing hydrogen by over 50%.
Our M1 of the new M-Series megawatt platform with the footprint of a 40' shipping container is shown above operating at more than 200 cubic meters of hydrogen per hour. Our M2 system operates at over 400 m3 of hydrogen per hour. The M-Series modular design enables solutions for an almost unlimited range of project sizes
The growth of renewable energy has created a need for large scale energy storage. The M Series addresses this by offering scalable cost effective conversion of excess, stranded or curtailed power to hydrogen offering a carbon-free solution for the industrial scale storage of energy for use in chemical processes, fuel cell vehicles, biogas production and natural gas pipeline injection.
"Proton OnSite is the only PEM electrolyzer producer with well over 2000 systems installed in more than 75 countries over the last 18 years," said Robert Friedland, President and CEO of Proton OnSite. "It's important to understand that a functioning PEM electrolyzer is not overly complicated to build, but the real challenge comes in making systems rugged and reliable for real industry applications. Proton is the only PEM electrolyzer company that has the installed base, experience and time in the market. This experience has been a key leverage point for us in introducing this system."
PEM technology's ability to rapidly respond to renewable energy input makes it the preferred method for electrolysis. In addition, annual maintenance costs are significantly less than more traditional alkaline electrolysis technologies. The M Series also offers a highly cost effective approach for power to gas applications and an economical alternative, compared to delivered hydrogen, in many large industrial, food and pharmaceutical markets. The modular design of the M Series enables solutions for an almost unlimited range of project sizes.
The launch of our M Series opens up many new market opportunities for us," said David Bow, Senior VP Sales and Marketing of Proton OnSite. "This offers solutions to address energy storage needs that can affect increased productivity of stranded or underutilized renewable energy sources, helping to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, as many automakers have continued success reducing emissions through increased fuel cell based car sales, the need for larger capacity hydrogen fueling stations will be required and we are ready with our M Series product line to meet this need. The 2 MW unit can fuel at least 200 cars daily." Navigant Research, projects the value of energy storage for wind and solar integration to exceed $30 billion worldwide by 2023.
About Proton OnSite
Proton Energy Systems, Inc. d/b/a/ Proton OnSite is a global leader in hydrogen gas solutions. Since 1996, the Company has been developing and applying hydrogen technology in creative and practical ways that best meet the diverse requirements of its customers. Proton OnSite sells commercial hydrogen, nitrogen and purified air equipment across a broad range of markets including electric generator cooling, analytical laboratories, semiconductor fabrication and material processing.
Proton OnSite is also a trusted partner to the military, aerospace, fueling and renewable energy industries. The advanced proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysis systems coupled with the Company's uncompromising attention to excellence and quality enables Proton OnSite to deliver, install and support gas generation units on every continent.
Proton OnSite has also expanded its services to include packaged solutions incorporating tanks, compressors and other ancillary equipment. These products and services now allow Proton Onsite to serve a broader commercial set of markets providing turnkey as well as engineered solutions. For further information please visit www.protononsite.com/products/m/