Brussels, 11 June 2026 – Experts from across Europe’s hydrogen sector will gather on 17 June 2026 for a joint technical workshop bringing together the EU-funded projects HYScale, FASTCH2ANGE, and PROMISERS to discuss the future of AEM electrolysis and its role in delivering cost-effective green hydrogen at industrial scale.
The workshop will provide a platform for researchers, technology developers, industrial stakeholders and members of the hydrogen community to exchange knowledge on the latest advances in electrolysis technologies, showcase project results and discuss common challenges related to sustainability, scale-up and technology validation.
As Europe accelerates efforts to decarbonise industry and strengthen energy independence, AEM electrolysis is increasingly recognised as a promising pathway for affordable and scalable renewable hydrogen production. However, important questions remain regarding technology maturity, industrial deployment, competitiveness, and long-term market positioning.
The workshop will address key topics including:
- Latest developments and achievements from the HYScale, FASTCH2ANGE and PROMISERS projects
- Materials sustainability and PFAS substitution, including alternatives to PFAS, material qualification and regulatory considerations
- Industrial scale-up and manufacturing readiness, covering scale-up bottlenecks, manufacturing challenges and supply-chain constraints
- Testing protocols for electrolysis technologies, including harmonised methodologies, benchmarking approaches and durability assessment
- Lessons learned from European research and innovation projects developing next-generation electrolysis technologies
- Opportunities for collaboration and knowledge exchange across the European hydrogen ecosystem
Through dedicated project presentations and technical highlight sessions, participants will gain first-hand insight into the latest results achieved by HYScale, FASTCH2ANGE and PROMISERS, including advances in materials development, stack technologies, manufacturing approaches and testing methodologies.
The event will be hosted by FASTCH2ANGE and held at the facilities of Il Sentiero in Castelvetro, Modena (Italy), with online participation also available to facilitate wider engagement across the European hydrogen community.
Event Details
Date: 17 June 2026
Location: Il Sentiero / ECOR facilities, Castelvetro (Modena, Italy)
Format: Hybrid (in-person and online)
Projects involved: HYScale, FASTCH2ANGE and PROMISERS
Registration link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/388eac2a-d8d3-4ea5-a00f-7433c7009c49@ea8b78d9-ccc1-45ec-94de-369c8af49a53
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required.
About HYScale
HYScale is a multinational, industry-focused, interdisciplinary EU-funded project with a primary goal of enhancing its electrolyser technology to produce green hydrogen. The project will focus on refining materials synthesis and components production, particularly membranes, ionomers, electrodes, and porous transport layers, looking for optimisation and upscaling. The project’s final goal is to integrate the stack into a functional electrolyser system and to get to its validation in an industrially relevant environment (TRL5).
About the Consortium
Led by Cutting-Edge Nanomaterials (CENmat), the consortium includes eight additional partners from seven EU countries. Among these are four renowned EU research centres specialising in hydrogen technology: the German Aerospace Center (DLR), the Italian National Research Council (CNR), the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA), and the University of Ljubljana. Additionally, there are five industrial partners: CENmat itself, the Public Power Corporation of Greece (PPC), which is the greatest energy producer in the south-east Europe, HyGear, Meta Group, and Bekaert. The diverse expertise of these project partners ensures an efficient and targeted pursuit of the project’s objectives.
Glossary
- Green Hydrogen: A sustainable form of hydrogen gas produced using renewable energy sources, such as wind or solar power, to power the electrolysis of water. This process splits water into hydrogen and oxygen, and since it uses renewable energy, it results in zero greenhouse gas emissions, making it an environmentally friendly energy source.
- Water Electrolyser Technology: A technology used to produce hydrogen by electrolysis of water. An electric current is applied across electrodes in an electrolyte, splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen gases. This technology is key in producing hydrogen for various applications, including energy storage and as a fuel source.
- AEMWE (Anion Exchange Membrane Water Electrolysis): A type of water electrolysis technology that uses an anion exchange membrane as a separator. This membrane allows the passage of negatively charged ions (anions) and is used to efficiently produce hydrogen and oxygen from water without the need for expensive and rare catalysts.
- CRM (Critical Raw Materials): Materials that are crucial for the economy and have a high risk associated with their supply. CRMs are typically used in the manufacture of high-tech devices, green technologies, and other important industrial applications. Their scarcity or geopolitical constraints on supply can pose risks to economic security and technological progress.
- PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances): A large group of man-made chemicals that include PFOA, PFOS, GenX, and many other substances. PFAS are used in a wide range of consumer products for their water- and oil-resistant properties. They are known for being environmentally persistent, meaning they do not break down easily, leading to concerns about environmental and human health impacts.
Join the HYScale community
- Website: https://www.hyscale.eu/
- LinkedIn: HYScale
- Bluesky: @hyscale-eu.bsky.social
- Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iERKdM
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HYScale.project
Media contact
Project coordinator
Dr. Schwan Hosseiny, Cutting-Edge Nanomaterials UG (CENmat)
Media relations
Clémence Contant, META Group