French Environment and Energy Management Agency (Ademe)

A type of hydrogen fuel cell using a proton exchange membrane, suitable for lower temperature aviation use.

A type of fuel cell that uses a solid ceramic material as its electrolyte. It operates at high temperatures and can utilize various fuels including natural gas, biogas, and hydrogen.

Proton Exchange Membrane electrolyzer technology developed by Hydrogenics. The article describes it as next-generation with the highest power density and lowest carbon footprint of any such system in the world.

France

Upper Brittany, Western France

Joint venture between Areva and CETH2 to develop and manufacture PEM electrolysers for hydrogen production. The project is backed by the French Environment & Energy Management Agency and focuses on addressing renewable energy storage and hydrogen supply chain challenges.

A hydrogen-powered water shuttle for passenger transport operating between Port-Boyer and Petit-Port neighborhoods in Nantes. The vessel is equipped with two hydrogen fuel cells and can transport up to 12 passengers, one armchair, and 6-10 bicycles.

A shared hydrogen production and distribution station installed in Saint-Herblain that generates 80 kilograms of hydrogen daily, sufficient for approximately 40 vehicles. The station supplies hydrogen to corporate vehicles and aims to provide long-term access to hydrogen energy.

A hydrogen-powered water shuttle for passenger transport in Nantes. Equipped with two hydrogen fuel cells, it can transport up to 12 passengers, one armchair, and 6-10 bicycles. The shuttle operates between Port-Boyer and Petit-Port neighborhoods with a 3-minute journey time.

Hydrogen production and distribution

Plug Power's proprietary proton exchange membrane electrolyzer technology used to separate water into hydrogen and oxygen. The Georgia plant features eight 5-MW units as the core production technology.