The Phoenix - Alkalina project is at the forefront of technological advancement, developing a modular, cost-effective system designed for large-scale hydrogen production. As a key initiative within the NXTGEN Hightech Energy domain, this project plays a crucial role in shaping the future of sustainable energy solutions. The project focuses on the development of an advanced alkaline electrolyser and positions the Netherlands as a crucial actor in the hydrogen value chain.
Key partners in this initiative include:
The Phoenix – Alkalina project is conducted by a consortium of 10 Partners from universities, companies, and research organisations.
University of Twente: Focusing on two work packages:
- Innovative digital factory planning solutions for defining scalable, adaptive production configurations for green hydrogen alkaline electrolysers.
- Smart and innovative configurators for automating production processes.
Role of the University of Twente
At the University of Twente, we play a pivotal role in the PHOENIX project, leading the development of digitally supported frameworks for factory planning. Our focus is on production concepts for adaptable hydrogen converter systems, ensuring scalability and efficiency in both greenfield and brownfield manufacturing environments. In addition, we are advancing automation configurators, enabling robotic assembly of electrolyser stacks through digital innovation. These frameworks support the design and assessment of future production scenarios while facilitating the development of physical concept demonstrators, driving the next generation of hydrogen technology.
