RWE and Sunfire Partner for Massive Hydrogen Electrolyser Project in Germany
Key Ideas
- Sunfire will supply a 100MW alkaline electrolyser system to RWE's 300MW GET H2 Nukleus project in Lingen, Germany, alongside a 100MW PEM unit from ITM Power.
- The project, expected to be completed by 2027, aims to produce hydrogen for industrial customers in Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia, with plans for expansion to the Netherlands.
- RWE has commissioned a 14MW pilot electrolyser plant in Lingen equipped with Sunfire and ITM units, showing progress towards green hydrogen production.
- The partnership between RWE and Sunfire signals confidence in green hydrogen technologies, with plans to further expand infrastructure for hydrogen distribution and storage.
RWE, in partnership with Sunfire, is embarking on a significant hydrogen electrolyser project in Lingen, Germany. The project involves Sunfire supplying a 100MW alkaline electrolyser system to RWE's 300MW GET H2 Nukleus initiative, complemented by a 100MW PEM unit from ITM Power. The project's total cost falls within the 'low-hundred-million-euro range' and will be integrated into the gas-fired power plant by Bilfinger. RWE anticipates commissioning the first 100MW of the plant by the following year, with expansion to 300MW by 2027. The produced hydrogen will be distributed to industrial clients in Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia initially, with plans for further expansion into the Netherlands. Additionally, from 2027, hydrogen will be fed into RWE's cavern storage facility in Gronau-Epe. The successful progress of the 200MW project has been highlighted by Dr. Sopna Sury, showcasing the potential for companies transitioning to green hydrogen. RWE's previous commissioning of a 14MW pilot electrolyser plant in Lingen demonstrates their commitment to green hydrogen production. The partnership with Sunfire is seen as a positive step towards advancing green hydrogen technologies and infrastructure, laying the foundation for structured hydrogen supply in the market.