DEEE0011326
Cooperative Agreement
Overview
Grant Description
The objectives of this project are to:
(I) demonstrate an optimal anion exchange membrane (AEM) configuration and mode of operation that will achieve DOE goals of 2.0 A/cm2 operation at <1.8 V with degradation rate of <4 mV/khr at a scale of 90 cm2;
and (II) conduct a techno-economic analysis showing how these results will meet a hydrogen production cost <$2/kgh2.
Material compatibility for cell stack components, system operation, and assembling new materials into a cell stack have been significantly advanced through previous collaborations between Orion and NEL.
We propose to extend these achievements within this project by adding characterization capability and manufacturing expertise to produce consistent and robust films.
(I) demonstrate an optimal anion exchange membrane (AEM) configuration and mode of operation that will achieve DOE goals of 2.0 A/cm2 operation at <1.8 V with degradation rate of <4 mV/khr at a scale of 90 cm2;
and (II) conduct a techno-economic analysis showing how these results will meet a hydrogen production cost <$2/kgh2.
Material compatibility for cell stack components, system operation, and assembling new materials into a cell stack have been significantly advanced through previous collaborations between Orion and NEL.
We propose to extend these achievements within this project by adding characterization capability and manufacturing expertise to produce consistent and robust films.
Awardee
Funding Goals
THE HYDROGEN AND FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGIES OFFICE (HFTO) IS ISSUING THIS FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT (FOA). AWARDS MADE UNDER THIS FOA WILL BE FUNDED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, WITH FUNDS APPROPRIATED BY THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT, 2 MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW (BIL).
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Place of Performance
Wallingford,
Connecticut
06492-1955
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
DE-FOA-0002922
Proton Energy Systems was awarded
Optimal AEM Configuration for DOE Goals
Cooperative Agreement DEEE0011326
worth $4,900,000
from the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in September 2024 with work to be completed primarily in Wallingford Connecticut United States.
The grant
has a duration of 1 year and
was awarded through assistance program 81.087 Renewable Energy Research and Development.
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 10/16/25
Period of Performance
9/1/24
Start Date
8/31/25
End Date
Funding Split
$4.9M
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$4.9M
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to DEEE0011326
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
DEEE0011326
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI NOT APPLICABLE
Awardee Classifications
For-Profit Organization (Other Than Small Business)
Awarding Office
892434 GOLDEN FIELD OFFICE
Funding Office
892403 ENERGY EFFICIENCYRENEWABLE ENERGY
Awardee UEI
HXVYJL2C8DY8
Awardee CAGE
1UZE7
Performance District
CT-03
Senators
Richard Blumenthal
Christopher Murphy
Christopher Murphy
Modified: 10/16/25