HyPilot Project Launches in Norway, Pioneering Green Hydrogen Innovation
Key Ideas
- Hystar AS opened the HyPilot project at the Kårstø Gas Processing Plant in Norway, showcasing a one-point-five-megawatt containerized PEM electrolyser for green hydrogen production.
- The project partners include Equinor, Yara Clean Ammonia, Gassco, and ABB, emphasizing collaboration in advancing green hydrogen technology and cutting carbon emissions.
- The HyPilot project aims to provide performance data on intermittent power supply, with the potential to significantly reduce costs and improve efficiency in green hydrogen production.
- The project's success led to the EU Innovation Fund granting Hystar €26 million to establish an automated GW factory in Norway, further scaling up green hydrogen production capacity.
Hystar AS officially inaugurated the HyPilot project at the Kårstø Gas Processing Plant in Rogaland, Norway, marking a significant leap in the green hydrogen industry. The project, attended by the Norwegian Minister of Energy and various industry representatives, aims to drive innovation in green hydrogen production. The HyPilot project features a one-point-five-megawatt containerized PEM electrolyser, which will provide important performance data under different operational conditions, including intermittent power supply.
Hystar's proprietary PEM electrolyser stack technology is expected to bring substantial cost reductions, improved performance, and enhanced safety to green hydrogen plants. CEO Fredrik Mowill highlighted the importance of this project for both Hystar and the global green hydrogen industry, showcasing the efficiency and benefits of their unique design.
The collaboration between Hystar and partners such as Equinor, Yara Clean Ammonia, and ABB demonstrates a shared commitment to advancing green hydrogen technology. The project's success was further acknowledged with a €26 million grant from the EU Innovation Fund, enabling Hystar to establish an automated GW factory in Norway, with plans to scale up to 4.5 GW of annual capacity by 2031.
The HyPilot project not only focuses on operational efficiency and lifetime testing of electrolyser designs but also contributes to the broader goal of achieving net-zero emissions. Through practical knowledge gained from the project, the industry aims to scale up renewable hydrogen production from intermittent power sources, driving the energy transition towards a greener future.
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