Milestone Achievement: Green Hydrogen Electrolyser Project in Northern Ireland
Key Ideas
- Clean Power Hydrogen (CPH2) successfully completes the final site acceptance test for its membrane-free electrolyser project in Northern Ireland, marking a significant milestone in green hydrogen production.
- The 500 kW MFE110 electrolyser demonstrated high purity hydrogen and oxygen production in a commercial setting for the first time, supporting efforts to decarbonize wastewater treatment operations in the region.
- Northern Ireland Water (NIW) plays a key role in adopting green hydrogen technology, with plans to continue collaboration with CPH2 to advance towards larger-scale electrolyser projects.
- Efforts to establish a Greater Belfast Hydrogen Hub by Mutual Energy showcase the region's potential to develop a green hydrogen economy, leveraging renewable energy sources and infrastructure for decarbonization across various sectors.
Clean Power Hydrogen (CPH2) has achieved a crucial milestone by successfully completing the third and final site acceptance test for its green hydrogen electrolyser project in Northern Ireland. The project, located in Belfast at Northern Ireland Water's site, utilized the membrane-free electrolyser technology to produce high purity hydrogen and oxygen on a commercial scale for the first time. This achievement is deemed pivotal in CPH2's journey towards commercializing its innovative technology.
CPH2 emphasized that the MFE110 electrolyser will contribute significantly to Northern Ireland Water's decarbonization efforts, particularly in wastewater treatment operations. The successful test represents a breakthrough for Northern Ireland, showcasing the production of pure hydrogen and oxygen reliably at scale. CPH2's CEO, Jon Duffy, expressed confidence in the technology's current viability for green hydrogen production.
The project's success was met with enthusiasm by NIW, with Alistair Jinks, the director of business services, highlighting the importance of pioneering sustainable water management practices. The collaboration between NIW and CPH2 is set to continue with the advancement towards the 1 MW MFE220 electrolyser, signifying ongoing commitment to green hydrogen initiatives.
Additionally, Mutual Energy's efforts to establish a Greater Belfast Hydrogen Hub underscore Northern Ireland's potential in developing a green hydrogen economy. Leveraging the region's renewable energy resources and infrastructure, the hydrogen hub aims to decarbonize gas-fired power stations and key transportation hubs like ports and airports. This initiative aligns with the vision of transforming Northern Ireland's energy landscape through innovative hydrogen solutions.
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Green Hydrogen
Renewable Energy
Infrastructure
Technology
Sustainability
Energy Transition
Wastewater Treatment
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