This pioneering initiative, which began in early 2024, marks a crucial step in the commercialisation of large-scale green hydrogen production.
The pilot plant features an innovative multi-module system, consisting of four 0.8 MW Aqualyzer™ modules, designed to optimise green hydrogen production from renewable energy sources. This setup is pivotal for testing the system under real-world conditions, including fluctuating power inputs from solar and wind energy, simulating the challenges of green hydrogen production.
Masami Takenaka, Lead Executive Officer at Asahi Kasei, emphasised the plant's role as a milestone not only for the company but for the global hydrogen industry at large. "We are confident that the successful operation of our equipment in this testing facility will pave the way for commercial-scale multi-module alkaline water electrolysers and, ultimately, the realisation of a hydrogen-based society," Takenaka stated.
The project, supported by Japan's New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) through the Green Innovation Fund, is a testament to Asahi Kasei's commitment to advancing hydrogen technology and its application across various sectors. With plans to start commercial activities for its alkaline water electrolysers in 2025, Asahi Kasei is poised to play a significant role in the global transition to a low-carbon economy.