Innovative Green Hydrogen Project in Rural New Mexico
Key Ideas
  • Kit Carson Electric Cooperative secures $231m for a green hydrogen and solar power project in rural New Mexico.
  • The project aims to produce green hydrogen from repurposed wastewater and create energy storage technology lasting up to 16 hours.
  • KCEC plans to enhance system reliability, reduce climate pollution by 98,000 tonnes yearly, and contribute to economic development.
  • The CEO highlights the project's innovation by repurposing reclaimed water for green hydrogen generation, providing sustainable energy solutions.
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) in rural New Mexico has secured $231 million to develop a green hydrogen and solar power project in the village of Questa. The project, funded by the US Department of Agriculture, aims to produce 104MW of power from green hydrogen and solar with battery energy storage systems. Green hydrogen will be generated from repurposed wastewater from a former mining site and stored for up to 16 hours, converting back to electricity when needed. The initiative seeks to enhance system reliability, reduce climate pollution by 98,000 tonnes annually, and boost economic development in the area. KCEC's CEO, Luis Reyes Jr., commended the project's innovation by repurposing water for green hydrogen, supporting sustainable and reliable energy solutions. The project aligns with KCEC's goal to reinforce grid stability and reduce carbon emissions. Additionally, the Horizon Power's Denham Hydrogen Demonstration Project in Western Australia showcases the role of hydrogen in microgrids, emphasizing its potential for sustainable and resilient energy systems.
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