Siemens Power has been awarded a contract by German utility EWE to produce a 280-MW electrolysis system. The plant within the German metropolis of Emden is anticipated to enter operation in 2027 and can present as much as 26,000 tons of inexperienced hydrogen yearly for varied industrial functions within the area. If this inexperienced hydrogen replaces fossil fuels, about 800,000 tons of CO2 per 12 months might be prevented within the metal business, for instance.
The electrolysis plant is a part of EWE’s large-scale hydrogen venture “Clear Hydrogen Shoreline,” which consists of 4 sub-projects. The electrolyzer represents the core of the Emden hydrogen manufacturing plant, which, together with different vital parts equivalent to compressors and cooling methods, has a mean energy consumption of 320 MW over its total lifetime. Along with supplying the electrolyzer, EWE and Siemens Power have agreed on a 10-year service contract.
The German authorities and the European Fee had categorized the venture as a strategic funding measure, a so-called IPCEI (Essential Mission of Widespread European Curiosity) venture. The funding determination for this venture was handed over to EWE final week on the Federal Ministry for Financial Affairs and Local weather Safety. With the signing of the contract, EWE and Siemens Power instantly gave the go-ahead for implementation.
“This venture is a vital component within the ramp-up of the inexperienced hydrogen business in Germany,” stated Anne-Laure de Chammard, member of the Govt Board of Siemens Power. “With the long-awaited funding commitments, the German authorities has positioned the ultimate piece of the puzzle to comprehend strategically necessary initiatives like this on a big scale. The quick conclusion of the contract with EWE demonstrates that the business is able to swiftly implement these initiatives.”
“EWE is lively alongside the whole worth chain with its hydrogen initiatives, from manufacturing to transportation and storage. Our selection of location in northwest Germany and our determination to work with Siemens Power implies that we’re specializing in each regional and nationwide worth creation,” stated EWE CEO Stefan Dohler. In a range course of that lasted 12 months, EWE had totally examined 10 electrolysis producers worldwide. “I’m delighted that we’re additionally working with Siemens Power on hydrogen, as the corporate is already a long-standing accomplice for EWE in all elements of our vitality infrastructure,” stated Dohler.
The electrolyzer from Siemens Power relies on proton alternate membrane (PEM) know-how, which makes use of electrical energy to separate water into its parts—hydrogen and oxygen—alongside the proton alternate membrane. This know-how is especially appropriate for operation with renewable energies as a result of very versatile ramp-up instances. The stacks—the guts of the electrolyzers—are manufactured within the new gigawatt manufacturing facility at Siemens Power’s Berlin web site.
—POWER edited this content material, which was contributed by Siemens Power’s media relations division.
