H-TEC Systems will deliver a 1MW PEM electrolyser ME450 to a green hydrogen project in Sevilla, Spain.

The German electrolyser manufacturer will provide the HUB LA ISLA H2 project with the electrolyser, which is aiming to produce up to 136 tonnes of green hydrogen per year in combination with a 1.5MW photovoltaic plant.

During this initial phase, SailH2 and Agencia IDEA will combine the two plants, via support from the Moves Singulares II grant. Following the first phase, the project will explore the production and distribution of 680 tonnes with an electrolysis power of 5MW, from 2025.

Located at the industrial site Poligono Industrial Isla in Dos Hermanas – a city district of Sevilla – the construction work is expected to be finalised in by Q3 2024, once the electrolyser is delivered.

The project will examine a variety of different applications for the hydrogen produced, including the mobility, industry and gas sectors in the 4-20MW range. Initially, the fuel will be used for mobility applications, more specifically light and heavy-duty vehicles and forklifts.

An additional element to the pilot will be the construction and operation of a hydrogen refuelling station, boasting dual dispensers of 350 and 700 bar, coupled with hydrogen tube trailer vehicle deployment.

Eduardo Almagro, CEO of SailH2 and H2Green La Isla, claimed the company chose the ME450 electrolyser due to its “best-in-class performance that eliminates the risk of power supply fluctuations.”

“With its strong technology and service capacities through the international service network of MAN, H-TEC Systems is the most competent and reliable partner for the next phases of our project,” added the CEO.

Jorge Menédez García, Sales Manager at H2-TEC Systems, explained that the electrolyser will be used to “supply local mobility projects for decarbonising the industry.”

Major hydrogen producers Lhyfe was awarded a $15.2m grant last year (2023), to develop a 15MW hydrogen production plant in Tarragona Spain.

Source:H2-view