RWE's Pilot Electrolyser Plant in Lingen Marks a Milestone for Germany's Hydrogen Economy
Key Ideas
- RWE commissions a 14 MW pilot electrolyser plant in Lingen, capable of producing 270 kg of green hydrogen per hour using renewable electricity.
- The facility features two different electrolysis technologies and serves as a testbed for future industrial-scale hydrogen projects, with plans to expand to a 300 MW electrolyser by 2027.
- Government officials highlight the importance of green hydrogen in decarbonizing industries, with Lower Saxony aiming to become a leading hub for hydrogen production and utilization in Germany.
- The GET H2 Nukleus project in Lingen aims to establish a public hydrogen infrastructure, connecting green hydrogen production to industrial consumers and contributing to the growth of the hydrogen economy.
RWE, in the presence of Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck and other dignitaries, inaugurated a 14 MW pilot electrolyser plant in Lingen, Germany. This plant, located at RWE's Emsland gas-fired power plant, has the capacity to produce 270 kg of green hydrogen per hour using renewable electricity sources. The pilot plant employs both alkaline and PEM electrolysis technologies and is a precursor to a larger 300 MW electrolyser planned for commissioning by 2027.
The project aims to support Germany's energy transition by providing valuable insights into large-scale hydrogen production. Government officials, including Minister President Stephan Weil, emphasize the crucial role of green hydrogen in decarbonizing industries and achieving climate targets. Lower Saxony is positioned to lead in green hydrogen production, with significant investments and support from both the federal and state governments.
The initiative in Lingen, part of the GET H2 Nukleus project, is set to establish a hydrogen infrastructure connecting production sites to industrial consumers across regions. This effort aims to accelerate the growth of the hydrogen economy, with a 130 km hydrogen grid planned to facilitate transparent access and pricing. The hydrogen produced will be utilized in various sectors, including industry and mobility, supporting efforts to reduce carbon emissions and meet climate goals.