A European hydrogen project has successfully linked a wind turbine directly to two electrolysers, marking a significant first in producing off-grid green hydrogen. Built on land in Denmark, the German hydrogen project H2Mare will test how well wind energy can be used to generate hydrogen without needing a complex electrical grid.
The aim is to replicate the system offshore, where stronger winds could reduce green hydrogen production costs. This innovation could pave the way for more sustainable energy solutions by integrating hydrogen production with renewable wind energy.
By utilising strong, consistent offshore winds, the system aims to lower costs by eliminating the need for an electrical grid. The current onshore trial in Denmark will test the technical challenges of fluctuating power supply. This setup could eventually lead to fully integrated offshore platforms producing green hydrogen efficiently.
The H2Mare project aims to capitalise on the optimal wind conditions at sea to produce green hydrogen directly from offshore wind power, eliminating the need for an electrical grid.
