Israel-based H2Pro has announced a partnership with Sumitomo Corporation, a conglomerate company, to collaborate on various green hydrogen initiatives.
H2Pro, which is known for developing the innovative 95% efficient E-TAC electrolyzer system, has been actively partnering with industrial players globally to integrate green hydrogen into their clean energy transition plans.
Under the agreement, Sumitomo Corporation will integrate H2Pro’s E-TAC electrolyzers at the scale of hundreds of MW, primarily for use in green ammonia projects. The partnership between H2Pro and its investor-turned-partner is a critical strategic move for H2Pro to scale up its technology.
In the initial phase of the partnership, Sumitomo and its partners will join hands with H2Pro on the operations for H2Pro’s technology pilot and demonstration. Sumitomo will also supply H2Pro with various manufacturing equipment through its extensive network.
In turn, H2Pro will provide Sumitomo with data to support Sumitomo’s strategic planning for its pipeline of green hydrogen projects. By the second half of this decade, Sumitomo plans to incorporate H2Pro’s electrolyzer technology, both within and outside the Sumitomo Corporation Group, towards producing several hundred tons of green hydrogen per day.
Talmon Marco, the CEO of H2Pro, expressed his delight on this collaboration, stating, “As H2Pro scales from a breakthrough technology startup to a commercial-scale manufacturer, a partnership such as this with Sumitomo Corporation is invaluable. From pilot system deployment to the eventual integration of our commercial-class system into their pipeline, we will benefit tremendously from Sumitomo’s operations expertise and diverse industrial experience. We are confident this partnership will help us bring E-TAC to the world and make affordable green hydrogen a reality this decade.”
Green hydrogen is gaining widespread acceptance as a critical tool for achieving net zero, as it does not emit carbon dioxide when utilized. Integrating green hydrogen into hard-to-abate sectors such as steel, ammonia, refineries, heavy transport, and aviation is crucial. Additionally, green hydrogen will play a vital role in energy storage and as a clean molecule for renewable energy export. Through its energy-efficient and cost-effective systems, H2Pro aims to make green hydrogen accessible to both existing and emerging hydrogen markets and applications.
In Japan, which lacks continuous access to local renewables such as solar and wind, green hydrogen and ammonia will play a significant role in augmenting its clean energy supply as it decarbonizes multiple sectors. Sumitomo Corporation’s Energy Innovation Initiative is investing in revolutionary decarbonization solutions with a focus on clean fuel production and storage.
“Green hydrogen will play a critical role in Japan’s decarbonization strategy,” explained Mr. Yoshihiko Ichikawa, General Manager of SC’s Hydrogen Business Department. “At Sumitomo Corporation, we are preparing for this transition by working to employ the most efficient means of green hydrogen production into our clean energy pipeline. Our partnership with H2Pro propels this vision forward.”