Hydrogen is currently produced mainly through a process of water electrolysis or oil refining.
Other methods include production from waste plastic or biomass, as well as production through water electrolysis using renewable energy, a method characterized by very low CO2 emissions.
SCREEN is jointly developing the R&D of Catalyst Coated Membranes (CCMs) with Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. CCMs are thin components that produce 「Hydrogen」 and 「Oxygen」 through water electrolysis, and they are the most expensive components in the water electrolysis system. We have established manufacturing technologies for low-cost, high-performance CCMs.
CCM for Water Electrolysis
Achieve Low-cost, Large-area, Stable Continuous Production
Product specifications
CCM sheet
CCM roll
Introduction of mass production system
A new building within the Hikone Plant site to create an extra space for the production of hydrogen-related and components
Overview of the new building:
Location: 480-1 Takamiya-cho, Hikone-shi, Shiga Pref.
Building area: Approx. 4,982m2
Floor area: Approx. 17,334m2
Structure: Steel frame, 3 floors above ground
Total cost: Approx. JPY 11.0 billion
To be completed: December 2024 (Plan)
Main operations: Production of hydrogen-related equipment and components, demonstration and parts inspection for the FT business, administrative functions, etc.
Production Capacity(converted into the case of water electrolyzer):
・Completion of facilities capable of producing 2GW/year of CCM by the end of FY2025
・Establishment of a system capable of producing 6GW/year of CCM by the end of FY2026