Global Infrastructure SherpaDRIFT Energy and Enapter sign collaboration agreement to develop marinized electrolyzer technology for offshore hydrogen
DRIFT Energy and Enapter signed a collaboration agreement to adapt Enapter's Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) electrolyzer technology for deployment at sea, accelerating the development of energy storage for DRIFT's energy ships and other marine applications.
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Deal Analysis
- Collaboration between DRIFT Energy and Enapter to adapt AEM electrolyzer technology.
- Specific focus on developing marinized electrolyzers for offshore deployment.
- Aims to accelerate energy storage for DRIFT's energy ships and other marine applications.
- Partnership type, indicating strategic alignment for technology development in the hydrogen sector.
Source Intelligence
The collaboration aims to adapt Enapter's Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) electrolyzer technology for deployment at sea, accelerating the development of energy storage for DRIFT's energy ships and other marine applications like offshore wind. Marinization involves adapting materials and components for the challenging marine environment, tailoring the design to withstand vessel motions and be suitable for ship installation. The companies are collaborating with classification societies for marine certification, anticipating the first unit suitable for maritime deployment in 2027. DRIFT chose Enapter for their electrolyzer stacks’ robust design and inbuilt redundancy. Quotes: "DRIFT Energy, a leader in ocean-based renewable energy, has signed a collaboration agreement with Enapter to adapt the design of their Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) electrolyzer technology for deployment at sea... The partnership will accelerate development of the energy storage element of DRIFT’s technology ecosystem, paving the way for the production of over 30 energy ships currently on the company’s order book. Additionally, the technology will be available for other marine-based applications, including offshore wind, where the partners have identified strong potential for a mid-sized electrolyzer unit to produce green hydrogen offshore. ... Marinization involves adapting the materials and components of the electrolyzer unit for use in a challenging marine environment. The design of Enapter’s AEM electrolyzer will be tailored to withstand vessel motions and delivered in a form factor suitable for ship installation. ... DRIFT chose Enapter for their electrolyzer stacks’ robust design, which incorporates inbuilt redundancy essential for demanding offshore applications. The two companies are collaborating with classification societies to meet marine certification requirements and anticipate that the first unit suitable for maritime deployment will be ready in 2027."
"DRIFT Energy, a leader in ocean-based renewable energy, has signed a collaboration agreement with Enapter"
"DRIFT Energy, a leader in ocean-based renewable energy, has signed a collaboration agreement with Enapter to adapt the design of their Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) electrolyzer technology"