The project is set to become EVOLOH’s largest real-world deployment to date and is intended for an emissions-reduction application at the plant. The companies plan to jointly operate the system under a pilot program that will collect performance data in a live industrial environment. EVOLOH said the project will qualify for the Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit, known as 45V.

The S440 system is built around EVOLOH’s Nautilus® electrolyzer stack. The stack uses anion exchange membrane (AEM) technology to produce hydrogen without corrosive electrolytes, precious metals, or rare-earth materials. The system is designed to operate behind the meter and to follow intermittent power sources.

The agreement expands an existing relationship between the companies. 3M Ventures, the venture capital arm of 3M, made an initial investment in EVOLOH as part of the company’s $20 million Series A round in 2024. EVOLOH also uses sealing materials supplied by 3M in its electrolyzer stack manufacturing, making 3M an investor, materials supplier, and host site for the pilot project.

“Deploying our S440 system at a 3M plant is exactly the kind of real-world validation that moves our industry forward,” said Dr. Jimmy Rojas, Chief Executive Officer of EVOLOH. “Operating at commercial scale inside one of the world’s most demanding industrial environments demonstrates that EVOLOH’s technology is ready – not just on paper, but in the plant. We’re grateful to 3M for their continued partnership and their confidence in what we’re building.”

“Our investment in EVOLOH brings together 3M material science and advanced hydrogen technology while expanding our understanding of next-generation energy systems,” said Mark Copman, Senior Vice President of 3M New Growth Ventures.

“This deployment will provide important operational learnings in behind-the-meter hydrogen production while supporting fuel resilience and emissions reduction,” said Rebecca Teeters, Senior Vice President, Business Supply Chain and President of 3M Chemical Operations LLC.

Source:  Hydrogentechworld