Performing at high hydrogen production rates, without using PFAS, iridium or titanium components, the efficiencies reached over 74% enabling the “economic viability of electrolysis at different electricity costs.”

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Founded by Cornell University, Ecolectro also achieved peak production rates of >4A/cm2 at current densities of <2.1V. The electrolysers are expected to support the company’s aim of providing green hydrogen at significantly lower costs, with the ultimate goal being to achieve a target efficiency of >80%.

The milestone has ensured Ecolectro’s electrolysers have now grown from the lab-scale to pilot-scale and a pilot electrolyser has been deployed at a utility company to produce green hydrogen on-site.

Dr. Kristina Hugar, Ecolectro’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), said, “Delivering a product that meets our customer’s expectations is at the heart of what makes both our chemical innovations and our approach to electrolyser development special – we are demonstrating our ability to achieve low-cost and scale, without sacrificing performance or durability.”

The company recently closed a Series A financing round led by Toyota Ventures, which was a “strong endorsement of [its] strategic vision, product and commitment to being the first company to profitably scale green hydrogen,” according to Gabriel Rodriquez-Calera, Ecolectro CEO.

“This infusion of capital strengthens our ability to expand our reach and empowers us on our mission to develop an electrolyser that sets the standard in both performance and sustainability,” added the CEO.

Lisa Coco, Partner at Toyota Ventures Climate Fund, commented, “By tackling the economics of production, we believe Ecolectro’s AEM electrolyser technology can play an important role in scaling the green hydrogen economy.”