Power-to-X

The Power-to-X (P2X) Facility is a cutting-edge research hub focused on converting renewable energy into sustainable fuels, chemicals, and hydrogen-based energy systems. The facility brings together expertise in electrolysis, catalysis, and chemical synthesis to support the development of carbon-neutral and carbon-negative technologies.

Launching in Spring 2026, the P2X Facility will support both University-led research and industry-focused R&D services, offering:

Hydrogen Living Lab

  • Green hydrogen production via advanced low-temperature electrolysers
  • Electrochemical systems test rigs for pressure-dependent studies, subsystem durability, and novel electrode development
  • Integration of hydrogen with downstream synthesis for fuels and chemicals
  • Support for hydrogen fuel cell research, including applications in transport and aviation

Chemical Production & Process Development

  • High-throughput catalyst screening for rapid process optimisation
  • Scaled-up reactor systems for industrially relevant chemical transformations
  • Integrated synthesis-electrolysis platforms for enhanced system efficiency
  • 2D-GC analysis for complex product mixtures, including synthetic jet fuel

This infrastructure enables early-mid research (TRL 3–6) and collaborative innovation across the hydrogen and sustainable chemicals value chain.

Future Development Plans

Carbon Capture Integration

To expand its impact and industrial engagement, the P2X Facility will evolve to include:

  • Installation of carbon capture systems for biogenic CO₂ from:
    • The Eden Campus Energy Centre (biomass district heat network).
    • The Eden Mill distillery fermentation process
  • These systems will enable direct utilisation of waste CO₂ as feedstock for chemical synthesis and fuel production.

Industry Co-location & Scale-Up

  • Containerised modular units for companies to co-locate on-site
  • Dedicated space for technology scale-up, pilot demonstrations, and commercial validation
  • Access to renewable energy, green hydrogen, and captured CO₂ within a fully integrated innovation ecosystem.

If you’re interested in engaging with the Power-to-X facility, please contact [email protected].

Part of a Broader Innovation Ecosystem

The P2X Facility is co-located with two complementary technology centres at Eden Campus:

  • Fuel Cell Production Suite
    A high-specification facility for the ceramic processing of solid oxide fuel and electrolysis cells, offering kilogram-scale material production, ink and slurry formulation, and high-throughput screen printing for electrochemical cell manufacturing.
  • Colin Vincent Centre for Battery Technology
    A flexible, end-to-end pouch cell production line housed in a 120 m² Dry Room, supporting lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery development, process optimisation, and hands-on training in cell assembly and testing.
  • School of Chemistry Laboratories, Purdie Building, North Haugh
    The University’s main chemistry labs located only 3 miles from the Eden Campus, provide additional analytical and synthetic capabilities, supporting fundamental research in catalysis, materials science, and electrochemical systems. These labs underpin the discovery-phase science that feeds into the scale-up and application work at Eden Campus.

Together, these facilities form a unique platform for integrated energy systems research, enabling innovation across the hydrogen, battery, and sustainable chemicals sectors.

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