SunGreen Tested 1MW Hydrogen Electrolyser in Türkiye
The six-month pilot project demonstrated low-cost hydrogen production using anion exchange membrane technology.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Energy
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Singapore-based startup SunGreen completed a six-month test of a 1MW anion exchange membrane hydrogen electrolyser at a facility operated by Turkish producer Limak Cement. The project concluded in August 2026 after demonstrating production capabilities.
Why it matters
The partnership highlights the industrial viability of scaling membrane-based electrolysis for heavy manufacturing sectors. By combining nanostructured materials with existing cement infrastructure, the pilot addresses the technical challenges of lowering hydrogen production costs.
The system utilizes a 1MW anion exchange membrane (AEM) electrolyser, an alternative to proton exchange membrane systems that typically require expensive precious metal catalysts. SunGreen integrated proprietary nanostructured electrodes to improve performance during the six-month trial.
The players
SunGreen
A Singapore-based clean energy startup focused on developing scalable electrolyser technology and nanostructured materials.
Limak Cement
A Turkish producer that contributed engineering expertise and infrastructure to facilitate real-world hydrogen testing.
The details
An anion exchange membrane electrolyser — a device that uses a specialized plastic membrane to separate gases during water electrolysis — functions by moving hydroxide ions from the anode to the cathode. By incorporating nanostructured electrodes — materials engineered at the atomic scale to increase surface area — SunGreen sought to optimize the reaction efficiency. Limak Cement provided the operational engineering, allowing the equipment to be tested within a real-world industrial environment rather than a laboratory setting.
Timeline
March 2026: Testing of the hydrogen electrolyser began.
August 2026: Testing of the hydrogen electrolyser concluded.
The Tech Race
This pilot contributes to the broader industry effort to replace conventional, high-cost electrolysis methods with modular membrane-based alternatives. It follows a trajectory of localized testing that aims to prove AEM technology is robust enough for high-heat manufacturing environments.
The pilot proves the technology is ready for industrial-scale deployment, though it is not yet available for commercial procurement. Stakeholders in the manufacturing sector should watch for subsequent data releases regarding the long-term durability of the nanostructured components.
The takeaway
The successful six-month run demonstrates that nanostructured AEM electrolysers can maintain consistent performance in demanding industrial settings. Observers should track future partnerships involving these companies to see if the technology transitions to a permanent production installation.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Globalcement.
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