Nel Forecasts Surge in Global Electrolysis Capacity by 2025
Key Ideas
  • Nel anticipates multiple gigawatts of electrolysis capacity decisions by 2025, with a focus on industrial markets in developed countries.
  • The company highlights the growing trend of integrating large electrolyzer installations with new renewables in the green hydrogen market.
  • Current challenges such as high interest rates and raw material costs are affecting the affordability of new renewable energy projects.
  • The bulk of hydrogen demand currently stems from the fertilizer and refining industries.
Norwegian electrolyzer manufacturer Nel is optimistic about the future of global electrolysis capacity, expecting significant growth by 2025. The company foresees a surge in decisions for multiple gigawatts of electrolysis capacity, particularly driven by industrial applications in well-established markets. Nel also predicts that large electrolyzer installations combined with new renewable energy sources will play a crucial role in the green hydrogen sector's expansion. However, the company cautions that the current economic environment, characterized by high interest rates and increasing raw material prices, is posing challenges to the affordability of new renewable energy projects. Despite this, the majority of current hydrogen demand continues to originate from industries like fertilizers and refining. Nel's insights suggest a positive outlook for the hydrogen market, emphasizing the importance of addressing cost-related obstacles to further accelerate the adoption of green hydrogen technologies.
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