Electrolyzer Test System Market Size, Share, and Industry Analysis, By Type (Proton Exchange Membrane Electrolyzer (PEM), Solid Oxide Electrolyzers (SOE), and Alkaline Water Electrolyzer (AEL)), and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

The electrolyzer test system is a special instrument designed for comprehensive testing and validation of electrolysis systems in the hydrogen industry. This device ensures that electrolysis processes meet efficiency and effectiveness standards. Electrolyzer test equipment is carefully manufactured to meet the unique requirements of hydrogen production. From evaluating electrical efficiency to evaluating gas purity, the test system plays a key role in ensuring the reliability and functionality of electrolyzer components. An electrolyzer test system is decisive for permanently improving electrolysis processes and testing their quality and functions. Longevity is imperative and is a key selection criterion for test system components.

• Energy giant Shell commissioned a 10MW polymer-electrolyzer membrane (PEM) electrolysis plant, the largest of its kind in Europe, to produce green hydrogen. The technology is predominantly suitable for use with adaptable renewable energy sources such as wind and solar. The electrolyzer at Shell’s Rhineland Energy and Chemical Park near Cologne, Germany, is the first to use the technology on such a large-scale refinery, the British-Dutch multinational. In the Rhineland electrolyzer, up to 1,300 tons of green hydrogen are produced annually using renewable electricity, which is initially used to produce fuels with a lower carbon intensity.

The electrolyzer test system market is the highest initial cost for installation associated with larger projects for electrolyzers, which will restrain the market growth. Disruptions in the supply chain, such as shortages of critical materials or components, can impact the availability and cost of electrolyzer test system solutions, affecting market growth.

The global electrolyzer test system market was negatively affected by COVID-19. The break in the operation of various industries due to disruptions in supply chain and the imposition of lockdown have led to the downfall of the economy of several countries. The complete lockdown had made it difficult for production and manufacturing industries and transportation was stopped to handle the situation.

IMPORTANT INSIGHTS

The report includes the following key findings:

• Recent Advancements in the Electrolyzer Test System Market


• Key Industry Trends


• Regulatory Landscape in the Electrolyzer Test System Market


• Impact of COVID-19 on the Electrolyzer Test System Market

SEGMENTATION

ANALYSIS BY TYPE

By type, the global electrolyzer test system market is segmented into proton exchange membrane electrolyzer (PEM), solid oxide electrolyzers (SOE), and alkaline water electrolyzer (AEL).

The proton exchange membrane electrolyzer segment is anticipated to dominate the market share during the forecast period as proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysis is industrially important as a green source of high-purity hydrogen for chemical applications and energy storage. Energy capture, such as hydrogen via water electrolysis, has been gaining tremendous interest in Europe and other parts of the world owing to higher renewable penetration on their energy grid. With a solid-oxide electrolyzer, excess renewable electricity can be efficiently converted to energy carriers such as hydrogen via the electrolysis of steam or synthesis gas via co-electrolysis of steam and CO₂.

The alkaline water electrolyzer segment is expected to be the fastest-growing segment as AEL electrolyzers use an alkaline solution as the electrolyte. This enables a higher rate of hydrogen production compared to proton exchange membrane electrolyzers. Alkaline water electrolyzers also use cost-effective and durable electrodes made of materials such as nickel and iron.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

By region, the global electrolyzer test system market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

North America is expected to record an increase its market share during the forecast period due to favorable policies, technological advancements, and industry support for the significant progress of the hydrogen and clean fuels industry in the U.S. and Canada in 2023. Strategic investments by the U.S. and Canadian IRA have laid the foundation for a transformative era of clean energy.

Europe is expected to become the fastest-growing region in the electrolyzer test system market over the coming years, as the European Commission (EC) has announced that it will provide a total of USD 4 billion to 41 low-carbon technology projects. More than half of these are dedicated to the production of green hydrogen, its derivatives (such as methanol and ammonia), or the development of electrolyzer fuel cell manufacturing.

The Asia Pacific market is expected to expand and accelerate electrolyzer test systems during the forecast period due to increasing industrialization and urbanization. Fast-growing green hydrogen projects in leading countries such as China and India are driving the market for electrolyzer test systems in the Asia Pacific.

Latin America and the Middle East & Africa markets are expected to record considerable growth due to government renewable energy initiatives. The rapid focus on renewable energy regulations and standards is positively impacting the electrolyzer test system market.

KEY PLAYERS COVERED

The report includes the profiles of key players such as Scribner, LLC, AVL List GmbH, Green Light Innovation, HORIBA FuelCon,  iASYS Technology Solutions, SANY Hydrogen., KNF, Equilibrium, Thasar, Entech Industrial Solution Co., Ltd, and KEWELL.]

KEY INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS

• In December 2023, SANY Hydrogen announced the launch of the largest single hydrogen electrolyzer in the world. The new S-series square electrolyzer can produce 3,000 standard cubic meters of hydrogen per hour using renewable electricity. This milestone accelerates the adoption of clean energy technologies in the industry and demonstrates SANY's efforts to develop the transition to more environmentally friendly solutions.


• In November 2023, the KNF Company used several KNF liquid pumps and gas pumps in its test stations. KNF pumps help ensure the smooth operation of electrolyzers in the test system, enable high cycle rates in automatic test cycles, and take samples of gas to determine the process and hydrogen quality.