Resource Library

The levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH) must be reduced for green hydrogen production to meet net-zero demands. In collaboration with FEV Consulting, Gore conducted a study to evaluate the impact of Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) attributes on the LCOH in the following three use case scenarios: steel mill, offshore wind plant and a PV hydrogen production hub. The “material to system level” model compared the GORE® PEM M275.80 to a relevant Market PEM as well as against a reference Alkaline electrolysis system.

To make green hydrogen a viable alternative to fossil fuels, the levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH) must come down. Gore is committed to developing efficient, reliable and cost-effective PEM technology that drives down production costs and encourages further investment in clean energy solutions. Through cutting-edge R&D and strategic collaboration, our Associates are pushing the boundaries of innovation to drive a sustainable future for generations to come.

Can the right PEM reduce the LCOH in water electrolysis? Gore and FEV Consulting wanted to find out. We compared the GORE® PEM M275.80 to a state-of-the-art comparable Market PEM in three industry use cases. Our research found that Gore’s groundbreaking PEM technology offers the lowest LCOH thanks to its high cell voltage efficiency.

GORE PEM M275.80 for Water Electrolysis helps to reduce the energy requirements of electrolysis stacks with its ability to operate effectively at high and low current densities and variable power levels within seconds. Additionally, thanks to our PEM’s low gas permeability and high energy efficiency, PEM electrolysers can safely produce more hydrogen gas per unit of energy input.

This study set out to investigate the impact of PEM design on the LCOH for three distinct use cases: dedicated hydrogen production powered by nuclear, a green hydrogen production plant powered by offshore wind, and a local hydrogen production hub powered by a photovoltaic system. The GORE® PEM M275.80 was compared against both a state-of-the-art comparable market product and alkaline electrolysis, and found to be superior in all three use cases — offering the lowest LCOH thanks to its high cell efficiency.