Hitachi Energy has achieved a significant milestone by supplying Ovako, a steel plant in Sweden, with a modular eHouse solution for electrifying a 20 MW electrolyzer. This project marks the first utilization of hydrogen for heating in a steel plant prior to the rolling process. Apart from heating steel, the hydrogen produced will also be used for fueling cell-powered trucks, and the surplus heat generated will support district heating in the area. The comprehensive delivery from Hitachi Energy includes a modular Grid-to-Stack solution, encompassing transformers, rectifiers, control equipment, and high-current connections. These components convert alternating current from the distribution grid into direct current required for the electrolyzer. The project has been developed in collaboration with Volvo Group, H2 Green Steel, and Nel Hydrogen.
Enapter Expands Product Range with AEM Electrolyzers
Enapter, an industry leader in hydrogen technology, has introduced the AEM Flex 120, a new AEM electrolyzer designed for industrial and refuelling pilot projects. The AEM Flex 120 accommodates fluctuations in renewable energy sources, thanks to its high reactivity enabled by up to 50 AEM Stack core modules. With a capacity to produce around 53 kg of hydrogen per day and ensuring purity levels of 99.999 percent, the AEM Flex 120 also offers the option for a hydrogen dryer. This electrolyzer fills the capacity gap between Enapter’s other products, the AEM Electrolyser EL 4 and the larger AEM Multicore, which can produce 450 kg of hydrogen per day. Enapter is scaling up its production capacities to meet the rising demand in the market.
Feasibility Study Reveals Growing Demand for Low-Carbon Hydrogen in North Rhine-Westphalia
A joint feasibility study conducted by the Port of Rotterdam and the inland Port of Duisburg indicates a substantial local demand for low-carbon hydrogen in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The study forecasts a demand exceeding 3 million tons per year until 2045. To meet this increasing demand, the study recommends the construction of the first hydrogen pipeline between the two ports by 2027, followed by the development of pipelines for hydrogen derivatives and CO2 export. These infrastructure developments would supplement inland shipping and rail transport, forming a comprehensive hydrogen supply chain.
Hydrogen Valley Malpensa Project Bolsters Hydrogen Ecosystem in Airport Setting
Rina, in collaboration with SEA Aeroporti di Milano and the local branch of the Italian enterprises federation Confindustria, has initiated the Hydrogen Valley Malpensa project. The project’s objective is to establish a complete hydrogen supply chain ecosystem within an airport environment by September 2027. The initiative involves the participation of various stakeholders, including Air Pullman, Artelys, Circe, Emisia, and Lhyfe Labs. The collaborative effort aims to create a robust hydrogen infrastructure that supports the transportation sector and other industries in the airport vicinity.
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– PV Magazine
