According to the "2023 China Renewable Energy Development Report" and the "2023 China Renewable Energy Project Cost Management Report," released by the China Hydropower and Water Resources Planning and Design Institute in Beijing,These reports highlight a significant reduction in the unit cost of renewable energy-based hydrogen production in China.
The "2023 China Renewable Energy Project Cost Management Report" indicates that, as of 2023, China leads globally in both hydrogen production and demand, with a total output reaching 42.91 million tons. The development of renewable energy-based hydrogen production has accelerated markedly, achieving an annual capacity of 78,000 tons-a year-on-year increase of 123%. Currently, projects under construction are expected to yield approximately 800,000 tons per year, while registered projects exceed a capacity of 6 million tons annually. The "Three Norths" region (Northwest, North, and Northeast China) serves as the primary hub for hydrogen production. Furthermore, advancements in diverse green hydrogen production technologies are progressing rapidly towards large-scale commercialization.
Looking ahead, the "2023 China Renewable Energy Development Report" highlights that the demand for green ammonia (methanol) will significantly drive growth within the hydrogen energy sector. In resource-rich areas such as the "Three Norths," projects focused on producing green hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol are becoming increasingly economically viable. Coupled with the demand for green shipping-particularly through green methanol-hydrogen utilization is poised to shape the future landscape of this industry. with major coastal ports gradually improving green methanol refueling infrastructure. The application of hydrogen energy-primarily via ammonia blending in thermal power generation-is anticipated to lead to large-scale demonstration projects supported by favorable policies. Given the current capacity of nationwide green hydrogen projects under construction, it is estimated that China's new green hydrogen capacity will reach approximately 200 thousand tons in 2024.
In this context, deepening school-enterprise cooperation can effectively integrate the scientific research achievements of educational institutions with market demands, resource allocation, and the leveraging of mutual strengths, and jointly promoting industrial structure upgrades and overall social progress. As China accelerates its transition to green and low-carbon energy, the renewable energy sector continues to experience rapid growth. Bolian has swiftly seized the opportunity presented by the hydrogen industry’s expansion, leveraging its strong foundation in scientific research to develop innovative “hydrogen production diaphragms.”This innovation marks a new frontier in the filter cloth industry. This year, Bolian has further strengthened its partnership with Dalian Polytechnic University by jointly launching a research and development project focused on composite hydrogen production diaphragms. This initiative includes the development of new composite membranes in addition to enhancing existing diaphragm technologies.