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NEW WIND TURBINE TECHNOLOGY


Renewable hydrogen pathways


of both power generation and consumption will require reinforced power grids, more flexibility and smart grids, energy storage and backup power solutions.


RENEWABLE HYDROGEN – THE MISSING LINK Water electrolysers are devices that use electrical power to split water (H2 into hydrogen (H2


) and oxygen (O2 ).


Electrolysers are capable of modulating their electrical energy input very rapidly in less than one second over the total power range, making them a very attractive solution to balance the fluctuations of wind power and to store large quantities of renewable energy in the form of hydrogen (as a gas).


USING WIND POWER TO MAKE RENEWABLE HYDROGEN – IMMENSE POTENTIAL If renewable power (i.e. wind) is used in an electrolyser, the environmental footprint of generating hydrogen is extremely low. Substituting hydrogen produced from natural gas to renewable hydrogen can have a significant impact in reducing GHGs. A recent study from CEFIC and Dechema looking at scenarios to decarbonise the chemical industry, has estimated that the chemical and fuel industry in Europe would require 500 to 3.000 TWh of carbon free electricity by 2030 and up to 12.000 TWh by 2050. In comparison, only 300 TWh of electricity was produced by wind in Europe in 2016.


ELECTROLYSER TECHNOLOGY STATUS Water electrolysis technology has been used in industry for several


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decades. Over the last ten years, the technology has evolved quite rapidly with devices that are now very dynamic, in the MW scale range, cost efficient and easily integrated into wind parks. Hydrogenics, a global hydrogen technology company, has 70 years of experience in designing, manufacturing and installing electrolysers, with over 500 units delivered worldwide and a growing number of reference sites in combination with wind power.


A FAST GROWING MARKET WITH GAME CHANGING POTENTIAL It seems quite clear now that hydrogen technology, in combination with renewable power such as wind, will be at the core of our new decarbonised energy system. Whether it’s for transportation, green gas, fuel


production or energy storage, major companies around the world are strategically transitioning to renewable hydrogen to help reduce their carbon footprint.


Enabling the transition to renewable hydrogen is definitely a new opportunity for the wind energy sector.


Denis Thomas EU Regulatory Affairs & Business Development Manager for Renewable Hydrogen Hydrogenics


Ed’s Note – This article is the first of two which explains… the technology and how it works, the link with wind power, technology status and key projects and how hydrogen can be utilised


The second editorial (within a future edition) will cover… a recap on the technology (how it works), a focus on ‘WindFuels or WindChemicals’, meaning fuels/chemicals produced with hydrogen from wind power, market opportunities etc.


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