EnBW's Green Transformation: Hydrogen-Ready Power Plants in Stuttgart
Key Ideas
- EnBW commissions hydrogen-ready gas turbine power plant in Stuttgart-Münster, enhancing energy generation with modern equipment sourced from Siemens.
- The plant, with two new gas turbines, will provide 124 MW of electrical energy and 370 MW of thermal energy to the city.
- EnBW is transitioning coal-fired sites in Altbach/Deizisau and Heilbronn to hydrogen-ready gas-fired power plants, aiming to supply over 28,500 homes and numerous businesses in the region.
- With 59% of EnBW's installed generation capacity coming from renewable sources, the company is committed to a greener energy transition.
EnBW, a German energy company, has taken a significant step towards green energy by commissioning a hydrogen-ready gas turbine power plant in Stuttgart-Münster. The plant, equipped with modern hydrogen-ready technology from Siemens, is set to replace existing coal and waste-fired boilers with two new gas turbines, boosting energy supply to Stuttgart. The facility's conversion aims to provide both electrical and thermal energy to the city, with plans to eventually run on 100% green hydrogen by the mid-2030s, contingent upon hydrogen availability. EnBW's green efforts extend beyond Stuttgart, with plans to convert coal-fired sites in Altbach/Deizisau and Heilbronn into hydrogen-ready gas-fired power plants, catering to residential, commercial, and public heating needs in the region. Notably, renewable energy sources constitute a significant portion of EnBW's generation capacity, reflecting the company's commitment to sustainable energy practices.