Doosan Showcases Next-Generation Hydrogen Refueling and Utilization Solutions at 'H2 MEET'

Trizen Introduces Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Power Generation, Buildings, and Ships

Image of Doosan booth participating in 'H2MEET'. Photo by Doosan

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Seoyoon] On the 31st, Doosan announced that it will participate in 'H2 MEET,' the largest domestic hydrogen industry exhibition held at KINTEX in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, from today until the 3rd of next month, showcasing next-generation hydrogen charging and utilization solutions.

'H2 MEET (Mobility+Energy+Environment+Technology)' is an event where related companies across the entire hydrogen value chain?from hydrogen production to storage, transportation, and utilization?introduce technologies and products and form networks.

At this exhibition, Doosan will introduce various hydrogen solutions currently under demonstration and development, led by Doosan Fuel Cell and Doosan Fuel Cell Power BU Co., Ltd.

Doosan Fuel Cell will showcase Tri-gen and mid-to-low temperature SOFC (Solid Oxide Fuel Cell). Tri-gen is a product that can produce three energy sources: ▲hydrogen usable for hydrogen vehicle charging and manufacturing processes, ▲electricity that can be used for electric vehicle charging and power sales, and ▲heat supplied for district heating, hot water, and industrial heat sources. It won the Excellence Award in the hydrogen charging infrastructure category at the H2 Innovation Awards last year. It is currently being demonstrated at the Korea Gas Corporation site in Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, with plans to complete the demonstration in the third quarter of this year and begin full-scale orders.

Generally, SOFCs operate at high temperatures above 800℃ and are among the fuel cell power generation systems with high power efficiency compared to other fuel cell types. Doosan Fuel Cell is developing a product that operates at about 620℃, approximately 200℃ lower than existing models, with higher power efficiency and improved expected lifespan. The technology development is scheduled to be completed by 2023, and a 50MW SOFC factory will be constructed in the Saemangeum Industrial Complex in Gunsan to establish a mass production system.

Additionally, development of SOFCs for ships is underway to respond to greenhouse gas emission regulations for vessels. Shipboard SOFCs have higher power generation efficiency than conventional marine fuels and allow flexible placement of fuel cell modules inside ships, which is expected to lead to innovations in basic ship design.

Doosan Fuel Cell Power BU Co., Ltd. will exhibit 10kW PEMFC (Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell) and 10kW SOFC hydrogen fuel cells for buildings and homes. The 10kW SOFC, completed last year, is a product with world-class power generation efficiency, boasting over 40% higher power generation efficiency compared to existing PEMFC products.

In addition, a 75% scale model of an actual hydrogen fuel cell product, an interactive touch wall featuring animations of hydrogen fuel cells applicable to daily life, and a hydrogen wall containing general information about hydrogen fuel cells will be installed to enhance visitors' understanding.

A Doosan official stated, "With the formal promulgation of the amended Hydrogen Act in June, stable growth of the hydrogen fuel cell market is expected in the future," adding, "We will widely promote Doosan's hydrogen utilization capabilities through this exhibition."

Meanwhile, Doosan plans to continuously secure new growth engines through business diversification in the hydrogen utilization field, including ▲development and early market capture of fuel cells for ships, ▲entry into land mobility businesses such as hydrogen buses, ▲development of ammonia fuel cells, and ▲development of CCS-linked fuel cells that capture and store carbon dioxide.