Industrial-Scale AEM Electrolysis Technology Coming to Belgium
Power to Hydrogen (P2H2) announced it has raised over $18 million to scale and deploy the world’s first industrial-scale AEM electrolysis technology in Belgium.
The Series A funding round brings together leading financial and industrial investors from around the globe to pair with U.S. and European government support to get the technology to market.
P2H2 is working closely with government and industry leaders
Venture studio Rev1 Ventures and strategic investor Worthington Enterprises, a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands in building products, consumer products and sustainable energy solutions led the Series A funding.
The round also includes support from global investors, including Finindus, JERA, Asahi Kasei, American Electric Power, EDP Ventures, E.ON, ESB, FH Capital, INP Capital, and others.
“We welcome an excellent mix of new investors, including the leading investor in the Midwest of the United States, two of the most successful hydrogen investors over the last decade, and strategic partners spanning Australia, Japan, North America, and Europe,” said Power to Hydrogen Founder and CEO, Dr Paul Matter.
P2H2 is working closely with government and industry leaders to develop and implement its technology at scale. Its innovative AEM (anion exchange membrane) electrolysis enables high current density and high-pressure hydrogen production while meeting industry durability requirements.
The technology is a potential breakthrough in electrolysis due to its high performance, low-cost materials, and ability to tie into renewable energy. P2H2 has proven these advantages in multiple paid pilots with leading global energy companies.
“We at Rev1 Ventures have a long and productive history of working with the team at Power to Hydrogen,” said Rev1 Ventures Executive Vice President, Ryan Helon.
“We are thrilled to partner with Paul Matter, Chris Holt, and Alex Zorniger, along with a great investor syndicate, including our venture partner from Worthington Enterprises to support bringing Power to Hydrogen’s innovative hydrogen production technology to market.”
P2H2 plans to expand in Belgium
With the new funding, P2H2 will grow its U.S.-based team in Columbus, Ohio, and expand its manufacturing and supply chain. It also plans to expand internationally by launching new offices in Belgium.
The company will complete the development of its industrial-scale electrolysis stack and system. It will enable it to install the largest AEM electrolysis stack in the world at the Port of Antwerp in the coming months.
“Coupling hydrogen production with renewable energy is not as easy as some people will lead you to believe. P2H2 has not only managed to bring AEM electrolysis to a new level in terms of durability, but they have also extensively demonstrated robust cycling behaviour of their patented electrolyser design,” said Hans Maenhout, Investment Director at Finindus.
“We look forward to welcoming the first of its industrial-size electrolysers to the Flanders region later this year.”
