Alkaline electrolysers (AELs) are a type of technology used to split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity. 

They’re essentially like electrochemical batteries in reverse, where you provide electricity to break down water instead of using a chemical reaction to generate electricity.

Here’s a breakdown of how they work:

Inside an AEL:

• Electrolyte: Imagine a tank filled with a strong alkaline solution, typically potassium hydroxide (KOH). This acts as the conductor for electricity within the cell.




• Electrodes: Two electrodes, an anode and a cathode, are immersed in the electrolyte but separated by a porous membrane.




• Electricity applied: When you supply electricity to the electrodes, something magical happens!
  
  
  
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