en.Wedoany.com Report on Mar 27th, German technology company Siemens has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UK-based Clean Power Hydrogen (CPH2) to assist the latter in advancing the commercialization of its membrane-free electrolyzer technology. Siemens plans to participate in the manufacturing and development of CPH2's MFE technology. While specific details have not been fully disclosed, CPH2 revealed that the collaboration will focus on product process development, customer resource alignment, and market strategy formulation.

Siemens possesses extensive experience in the hydrogen energy sector, providing control technology, automation facilities, and digital twin tools for hydrogen production projects. Previously in 2024, Siemens supported HiiROC in developing its thermal plasma methane cracking technology. CPH2 stated that it expects to convert the current MoU into a legally binding formal cooperation agreement.

CPH2 recently completed the first on-site acceptance test for a 0.5 MW MFE110 system pilot project for Northern Ireland Water and is working towards delivering its first commercial 1 MW membrane-free electrolyzer unit to a customer in 2026. Membrane-free electrolyzer technology separates hydrogen and oxygen through fluid dynamics or buoyancy principles, offering cost-effectiveness and simple structure. However, it carries the risk of potential gas mixing, necessitating attention to purity and safety concerns.

In July 2025, CPH2 signed a non-binding agreement with a project in County Mayo, Ireland, to supply the first five 1 MW membrane-free electrolyzer units, expected to become operational in 2027 or 2028. Although membrane-free electrolysis technology can offer cost savings and operational flexibility, the issue of gas mixing remains a challenge of industry concern, requiring continuous optimization to ensure safety and reliability.