The NorthH2 Project Company GmbH, in collaboration with Deutsche Offshore-Testfield- und Infrastruktur-GmbH & Co. KG and the Offshore-Windenergie Foundation, is set to establish an offshore electrolysis demonstrator at the Alpha Ventus wind farm in the German North Sea. This 10 MW demonstrator is part of the NORTHSEA Hydrogen project by NorthH2, aiming to assess the viability of generating hydrogen directly at sea. By utilizing power from Alpha Ventus, the project will employ a proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer to split desalinated seawater into hydrogen and oxygen. Notably, the hydrogen produced during low-wind periods will be stored, with potential options for reconversion under evaluation. Once the AquaDuctus pipeline connects the North Sea to the onshore network, the hydrogen will be injected into the grid for broader use. The initiative is anticipated to provide valuable insights into the operational feasibility of offshore electrolyzers for commercial purposes and will serve as a crucial testing ground for industry partners and researchers. Andreas Wellbrock, the Managing Director of NorthH2, stressed the significance of the project in advancing green hydrogen production offshore, citing its potential to enhance efficiency and tackle grid connection challenges. Karina Würtz, the Managing Director of the Offshore-Windenergie Foundation, emphasized the importance of addressing technical and economic barriers, especially in the rugged North Sea conditions, and welcomed the chance to trial the technology at Alpha Ventus.