Wilo supports the green hydrogen transition

The H₂Powerplant proves the concept of power independence and generation in a decentralised way. Already in operation at Wilo’s German headquarters, Wilopark in Dortmund, it is a step forward for moving the dial on green hydrogen production – with only 1% of the world’s current hydrogen classed as ‘green’ according to IRENA.

Now proven in its operation, the system will be rolled out to all Wilo locations and is also available to the market in a modular arrangement for varying power demands. The product that will now go to market is available in four different sizes that will be able to generate power equal to the annual demand of either three, five, or 20 households.

The system uses electrolysis to convert renewable energy generated from solar, wind and hydropower into green hydrogen. When it is needed, a fuel cell can then be used to convert the hydrogen back into electrical energy, and the waste heat is either used in the interconnected system for heating, stored, or converted into cooling onsite.

This system can also be used to support new and/or existing combined heat and power (CHP) systems that have been designed to work with a blended hydrogen mix, meaning it also has the potential for retrofit applications.

Dave Williamson, Sales and Marketing Director at Wilo UK, said: “Green hydrogen is fundamental for achieving the climate protection goals agreed in Paris. Ultimately, this technology will enable companies to accelerate the migration to clean energy from existing infrastructure without having to start from scratch. For example, companies using gas or CHP systems that will operate with a blended gas mix can utilise hydrogen from the H₂Powerplant and reduce carbon emissions within existing infrastructure.”

The first pilot project for H₂Powerplant was approved in May 2022 which saw Wilo and various industry partners design and build the first functioning system at Wilopark in Dortmund.

Read the article online at: https://www.globalhydrogenreview.com/hydrogen/18072023/wilo-supports-the-green-hydrogen-transition/