World’s First Megawatt-Class AEM Electrolyser Unveiled by Enapter AG

German electrolyser manufacturer Enapter AG has unveiled ‘AEM Multicore’ – the world’s first megawatt-class AEM electrolyser for the production of green hydrogen.

The megawatt electrolyser was unveiled in the presence of Mona Neubaur, German Minister for Climate Action and Energy. With the AEM Multicore, Enapter AG says it ushers in a new era in environmentally friendly solutions for the decarbonisation of industry and the economy.

The AEM Multicore is a cost-effective alternative to conventional megawatt-class electrolysers. AEM stands for anion exchange membrane. The new product by Enapter AG features 420 core modules – so-called “AEM stacks.” These are combined into a total system that can produce around 450 kilogrammes of green hydrogen per day with a purity of 99.999 per cent.

Enapter AG says that by scaling up many small units into one large system, it can significantly reduce the cost of green hydrogen. Enapter is already experiencing very good demand for the AEM Multicore. Orders have already been received from Europe, Asia and North America. 2023 will see Enapter AG focus on the construction of the first commercial AEM Multicore systems, while pre-series maturity is expected to be reached from 2024.

According to Enapter AG, the megawatt electrolyser will be produced in series at the its campus in Saerbeck in the medium term. Facilities for production, research and development as well as administration are being set up on the Enapter Campus, which covers more than 80,000 square metres. The research and development team has already started operations on site.

Energy supply for the Enapter Campus, including all future production facilities, is covered entirely by renewable energy. To achieve complete energy self-sufficiency independent of the grid, photovoltaic systems will be used on the Enapter Campus, as well as green electricity from solar, wind and biomass plants at the nearby Saerbeck Bioenergiepark.

Sebastian-Justus Schmidt, CEO of Enapter AG, said, “With our AEM technology, we will make hydrogen cheaper than fossil fuels in the next few years. The demand for our products is enormous: We are already the world’s largest producer of electrolysers in terms of unit numbers. We are confident about our further development and look forward to helping shape a green future.”