project information
Full title: | HX-Electrode: System Integration of Fuel Cell and Heat Pump for Sustainable Domestic Heating |
Acronym | HX-Electrode |
Funding/Programme | NWO ECCM DE-NL
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Duration | 2024-2028 |
Partners | BDR Thermea (NL), Technische Universität Darmstadt (DE), Baxi Innotech (DE) |
project description
The HX-Electrode project pioneers the integration of fuel cells and heat pumps for residential heating, focusing on waste heat utilization to boost system efficiency. Using additive manufacturing, we are developing a heat-exchanging fuel cell electrode with an optimized coolant flow path, allowing for higher waste heat recovery without compromising fuel cell safety and performance. This innovation enables direct hot water production above 70°C, reducing the need for additional heating systems and making hydrogen-powered domestic heating more viable. By demonstrating a fully integrated, high-efficiency heating system, this project contributes to decarbonizing homes, improving energy resilience, and accelerating the adoption of hydrogen-based solutions.