Set to be installed at the Magdeburg site in 2024, the electrolyser is expected to produce up to four tonnes of green hydrogen per day, to be used to aid the decarbonisation of heavy industry and heavy-duty transport.
Additionally, Enertrag has said green hydrogen produced from the site could be used to produce electricity in the event of low renewable energy generation, as well as plans to see green hydrogen introduced into gas transmission systems operated by Ontras.
“Enertrag is very proud to announce this step towards a 10MW electrolysis capacity in Germany with many possibilities of deployment, both in industry and in the mobility sector,” said Manuela Blaicher, Head of PtX Project Development at Enertrag.
The Magdeburg project comes as part of Enertrag’s wide green hydrogen plans in North and mid Germany. In 2021, the company signed an agreement with Sunfire to see a 15MW electrolysis field test site developed in Prenzlau, Germany.
Read more: Sunfire, Enertrag to develop 15MW electrolysis test field site for local hydrogen mobility
The supply announcement comes just months after Elogen revealed it would receive a subsidy of up to €86m ($90.4m) from the French Government to develop its PEM electrolyser gigafactory, which is planned to produce up to 50,000 systems per year.
Read more: Elogen electrolyser Gigafactory to receive up to €86m French subsidy
Jean-Baptiste Choimet, Managing Director of Elogen, commented, “We are particularly proud that Elogen membrane electrolysis technology has been chosen for its performance by Enertrag.
“This is also an important step for Elogen since this contract concerns an electrolyser with a capacity of 10MW, confirming the scaling-up of our technology for large projects.”
A Successful Ecosystem for Green Hydrogen – Iceland
It is becoming ever clearer that the entire green hydrogen ecosystem requires alignment. Hydrogen’s potential, performance, and safety are proven. Green hydrogen is widely accepted as a core pathway to Net Zero, yet the key levers in the transition are not yet in-sync.
For these reasons, H2 View is launching An Ecosystem for Green Hydrogen, a two and a half day summit in Reykjavík, Iceland on February 28 to March 2, 2023, devoted to thought leadership, insights, and actionable takeaways for the green hydrogen ecosystem.
In a world full of distractions and technical overload, we need inspiring places to refresh our minds and bodies. The power of Iceland lies in its nature, culture, and energy. These elements serve as the perfect backdrop for a memorable and effective event at the world renowned Harpa Centre.
The summit promises to tackle all sides of the energy ecosystem, from wind and solar power requirements, through to additionality, water sustainability, electrolyser technologies, and the investment and policy climate. The 2.5 day event is split over six sessions, delegates will hear from speakers representing all strands of the hydrogen value chain in a bid to unravel key issues in the industry, and where it can make some headway.
You can find more information at h2-viewevents.com.