SCALING PEM ELECTROLYSIS TO 100MW HANNOVER MESSE APRIL 2017 SIMON BOURNE CTO

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1 SCALING PEM ELECTROLYSIS TO 100MW HANNOVER MESSE APRIL 2017 SIMON BOURNE CTO

2 SCALING PEM ELECTROLYSIS TO 100MW HANNOVER MESSE APRIL 2017 SIMON BOURNE CTO Presentation Contents: Company Snapshot Markets by Scale The 10MW Module Scaling to 100MW System Efficiency System Costs 22.64m under contract 1.72m in negotiation 24.36m total* *As at 18 th April 2017

3 RAPID RESPONSE ELECTROLYSER Scalable Rapid Response Self pressurising Wind Power Energy Storage ITM Electrolyser Grid Clean Fuel PEM ELECTROLYSER SYSTEMS

4 ACHIEVEMENTS IN CALENDAR YEAR 2016

5 TODAY S PRODUCTS Rapid Response High Pressure High Efficiency MW scale Rapid response: less than 1s; for primary grid balancing High pressure: self pressurising; for direct injection High efficiency: 77% (Thuga); 86% (RWE) heat recovery MW scale: >1MW modules available today Packaging: Containerised or indoors Compliant: EU & USA Operations: 3yrs in the field Company image MARKET OFFERING

6 STACK PLATFORM Modular design approach Proton Exchange Membrane technology Differential pressure operation Oxygen pressure close to ambient No tie-rods Rapid assembly Rapid exchange Process temperature of circa 55 o C Mature PEM technology Low part count & lean principles Cell Area: 1,000cm 2 Cells/Stack: 100 Current Density: 3A/cm 2 New low cost, high performance stack technology 800 kg/day 2MW STACK METRICS

7 CONTAINERISED PRODUCTS 83kg/day 245kW 250kg/day 693kW 536kg/day 1.46MW 1,340kg/day 3.62MW CAD images of actual product PRODUCT MIX

8 SCALE MARKETS METHODOLOGY 10MW MODULE EXPANSION TO 100MW

9 MARKETS BY SCALE Larger systems to address more markets Traditional PEM electrolyser systems have been small scale Advantages of PEM are enabling new business models Demand for larger PEM systems is growing quickly Rapid response is the key 1 10MW Bus refueling station Small Power to Gas Pilot schemes 10 60MW Large transport schemes Power to Gas installations Chemicals industry MW Power to Gas installations Chemicals industry Refineries The Tehachapi Energy Storage Project features 604,832 lithium-ion battery cells, housed in 10,872 modules of 56 cells each, stacked in 604 racks arranged in rows. Stock image MARKETS BY SCALE

10 SCALE UP METHODOLOGY Modular design for flexibility & speed Modularity to maintain a flexible product offering Containerised sub-systems for ease of lifting & installation Low cost steel frame building with mezzanine Access larger scale quicker Reduced technical risk through known technology Standardisation principles are maintained Definition of 10MW module for replication The Tehachapi Energy Storage Project features 604,832 lithium-ion battery cells, housed in 10,872 modules of 56 cells each, stacked in 604 racks arranged in rows. Stock image DESIGN METHODOLOGY

11 DEFINING A NEW STACK SKID 10MW stack skid 10MW stack skid in a 40 foot container Individual control of each 2MW module Waste heat recovery option Integrated ventilation strategy Energy density of >8,000kWhr/m 2 (when run for 24 hrs) 10MW STACK SKID

12 Plate Heat Exchanger 100MW ELECTROLYSER PLANT DESIGNS Sub Heading Oxygen / Water Outlet Manifold Stuff Stuff Stuff 40 Foot Container Skid Engineer Access PEM Stack Module Dynamic Compression Stack Skid AtEx Extraction Fans 10MW STACK SKID

13 DEFINING SUB-MODULES Purification module Packaged in 30 foot container frame Input water purification Output hydrogen purification Fuel cell grade hydrogen SUB-MODULES

14 100MW DESIGN COMPLETE TURN KEY SOLUTION Hydrogen Purification Power Conversion Process Water Circulation Water Purification 10MW PEM Stack Module Plant Cooling System Water / Oxygen Phase Separation CAD images using existing technologies scaled up 10MW TURN KEY SOLUTION

15 100MW DESIGN COMPLETE TURN KEY SOLUTION CAD images using existing technologies scaled up 10MW TURN KEY SOLUTION

16 100MW DESIGN COMPLETE TURN KEY SOLUTION CAD images using existing technologies scaled up 10MW TURN KEY SOLUTION

17 10MW MODULE Fully integrated drop in BoP Low cost building Polymer fusion welded pipes for O 2 & water Minimised cable runs Integrated heat recovery Compact modular low noise Wide capacity offering Industrial scale 20 x 14m building REPLICABLE 10MW MODULE

18 50MW SYSTEM Scale up through replication Replication maintains standardisation Multiple layout options to suit different sites 20 x 87m building 50MW ELECTROLYSER PLANT DESIGNS

19 100MW SYSTEM Scale up through replication Replication maintains standardisation Multiple layout options to fit different sites 40 x 87m building 100MW ELECTROLYSER PLANT DESIGNS

20 ENGINEERING SYSTEM EFFICIENCY SCALE & COST

21 SYSTEM EFFICIENCY CONSIDERATIONS Analysis Understanding areas for improvement Stack efficiency improvements through technology Balance of plant efficiency through smart use Integrated heat recovery System Inefficiencies (kwhr/kg) Example Traditional System System Load (%) Company image Stack Balance of Plant Power Conversion SYSTEM EFFICIENCY CONSIDERATIONS

22 SYSTEM COST CONSIDERATIONS Analysis Expect system sizes to grow over time Larger scale enable cost reduction Continuous technology improvements < 1,000/kW MW scale < 10MW < 500/kW by mid 2020 s Electrolyser Price ( /kw) Year of Deployment Electrolyser Size (MW) Company image System Price System Size Power (System Price) COST CONSIDERATIONS

23 SCALING PEM ELECTROLYSIS TO 100MW HANNOVER MESSE APRIL 2017 Summary: Growing demand for large scale PEM electrolysis New business models enabled by rapid response Electrolysis as a flexible load is highly valued ITM has developed a 10MW module Use of proven PEM technology platform Rapid scale up with minimal technical risk Increased efficiency through technology plus consolidated & smart BoP Cost reduction through size, volume & technology Pathway to 500/kW at scale

24 SCALING PEM ELECTROLYSIS TO 100MW HANNOVER MESSE APRIL 2017 SIMON BOURNE CTO