ABO Energy Completes Groundbreaking Hydrogen Project in Hünfeld-Michelsrombach
Key Ideas
- ABO Energy completes its first hydrogen project in Germany, consisting of a wind turbine, electrolyser, and refuelling station, aiming to produce 450 tons of green hydrogen annually.
- Dr. Jochen Ahn highlights the project's significance for the company and the German energy transition towards greenhouse gas neutrality by 2045.
- Local mayor Benjamin Tschesnok emphasizes the regional importance of the project in driving forward the energy transition and contributing to sustainability.
- The project receives funding from the German government as part of the National Innovation Programme for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology and the European Recovery and Resilience Facilities.
ABO Energy has successfully completed its first hydrogen project in Hünfeld-Michelsrombach, Germany after months of planning and construction. The project, comprising a wind turbine, a 5 MW electrolyser, and a hydrogen refuelling station, is set to produce up to 450 tons of green hydrogen annually. Dr. Jochen Ahn, a founder of ABO Energy, considers this project a milestone for the company and a significant step in Germany's energy transition towards greenhouse gas neutrality by 2045. The mayor of Hünfeld, Benjamin Tschesnok, expressed the town's enthusiasm for being part of the innovative project, emphasizing its regional impact. The project was made possible through the efforts of ABO Energy's Future Energies department, with support from partner companies and various stakeholders. Funding for the project, totaling twelve million euros, was provided by the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport Affairs as part of the National Innovation Programme for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology, as well as through the European Recovery and Resilience Facilities. This financial support signifies the government's commitment to promoting hydrogen technology and sustainable energy solutions.