Sunfire begins design work for one of Europe’s largest green hydrogen projects
Mystery 500MW renewable H2 scheme would be operational by 2028
German electrolyser manufacturer Sunfire has begun designing the set-up for a massive 500MW green hydrogen project in Europe, which would be one of the continent’s largest if it comes on line as scheduled in 2028.
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The mystery project — which has not yet reached final investment decision (FID) and has not been identified by Sunfire — would produce green hydrogen from wind and solar power for use in various applications, including refinery operations and ammonia production.
Sunfire’s participation in the on-going front-end engineering and design (FEED) study for the project envisages the company defining the operational parameters, site requirements and execution guidelines for the installation and operation of 500MW of its pressurised alkaline electrolysers.
“Europe is at the forefront of adopting green hydrogen solutions,” said Nils Aldag, Sunfire’s chief executive. “We are seeing the first 100MW projects reaching their FIDs. As larger-scale projects like the 500MW initiative emerge, Sunfire reaffirms its commitment to providing reliable industrial electrolyser technology, capable of facilitating transformative projects.”
Sunfire is not even saying which country its 500MW project is in.
The wider FEED study is being conducted by the project’s engineering, procurement and construction contractors, ahead of FID, said Sunfire, without giving a projected date.
“With the projects we are bringing to life this year, we are building a strategic and efficient partner network — gaining the experience that will enable us to deliver electrolysis systems scaled up to several hundreds of megawatts,” said Altag.
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