Stargate Hydrogen Expands Operations in Finland for Scalable Hydrogen Solutions
Key Ideas
- Stargate Hydrogen collaborates with VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland to expand hydrogen operations in the Nordics.
- The partnership focuses on large-scale electrolyser validation, collaborative R&D, and establishing Finland as a testing ground for commercial hydrogen solutions across Europe.
- The Chief Technology Officer sees potential for growth in green hydrogen production and innovative solutions for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors in Finland.
- Stargate Hydrogen has been selected as the alkaline electrolysis technology supplier for a 1MW electrolysis project with Fortum, with the first stacks already delivered to Finland.
Stargate Hydrogen has expanded its hydrogen operations in the Nordics through a new collaboration with VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. The Estonian alkaline electrolyser manufacturer views Finland as an ideal location for expansion due to its infrastructure, active projects, and market openness. The partnership aims to validate large-scale electrolyser technology, conduct collaborative R&D, and pave the way for scalable commercial hydrogen solutions in Europe, with Finland serving as a testing ground. Rainer Küngas, the Chief Technology Officer at Stargate Hydrogen, expresses optimism about growth in green hydrogen production and developing innovative decarbonization solutions for challenging sectors in Finland. VTT's capabilities will enable thorough product validation under real-world conditions. Additionally, Stargate Hydrogen has been chosen as the technology supplier for a significant electrolysis project with Fortum in Finland. Olli Himanen from VTT highlights the goal of supporting European electrolyser manufacturers through enhanced testing capabilities and industry growth.