ABB advanced power technology to aid green hydrogen pilot project
Published by Callum O'Reilly,
Senior Editor
Global Hydrogen Review,
ABB is supplying critical power technology to the HyPilot project, the in-field demonstration of Norwegian company Hystar’s 1 MW containerised proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysers, to qualify Hystar’s technology under realistic field conditions.
The project will be delivered in 4Q23 at the Gassco-operated Kårstø Gas Processing Plant in Rogaland, Norway. ABB joins Nordic industry leaders Equinor, Yara, and Gassco in participating in the highly anticipated field project.
ABB’s low-harmonic insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) rectifiers and DC-DC converters will regulate the supply of electricity to the electrolyser. ABB will also provide local support and expertise on the ground in Norway throughout the project’s duration.
Operators will gather data during the 10 000 hr trial to demonstrate that green hydrogen can be produced cost-effectively and reliably by utilising renewable energy sources, such as wind power which is dependent upon overcoming the intermittent nature of renewable energy. The results from the HyPilot project will demonstrate how Hystar’s electrolysers can be utilised to reduce the production cost of green hydrogen on an industrial scale, providing performance data from various operating regimes to verify long-term commercial operation.
Chris Poynter, Division President, ABB System Drives, said:“The electrolyser power system minimises the network’s harmonic content and footprint while maximising efficiency and power factor. This helps drive down the levelised cost of green hydrogen production, which is a key factor to accelerate its adoption. At ABB we stand for productivity in a low-carbon world so we are proud to work closely with Hystar and other stakeholders to help build the new hydrogen ecosystem with our domain expertise and technology.
Fredrik Mowill, CEO of Hystar, said:“HyPilot represents an important milestone for the green hydrogen industry, as it unites leading industry players behind Hystar’s patented, ultra-efficient electrolysers. ABB’s important contribution will enable us to rigorously test under a range of conditions, facilitating the widespread adoption of large-scale green hydrogen production.”
Read the article online at: https://www.globalhydrogenreview.com/hydrogen/31102023/abb-advanced-power-technology-to-aid-green-hydrogen-pilot-project/
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