PGE and GE will produce green hydrogen from an offshore wind turbine
PGE SA and GE (including GE Wind France SAS and GE Power Sp. z o. o.) have entered into an agreement to collaborate on a project focused on experimenting with the production of green hydrogen by utilizing a GE offshore wind turbine.
Full use of ongoing wind projects
In the upcoming project, hydrogen will be generated through an electrolyzer using electricity produced by the latest offshore wind turbine model under testing. This innovative hydrogen production system, developed as part of the project, has the potential for future implementation in PGE’s offshore wind farm projects. This would enable the full utilization of excess energy generated by wind when demand in the National Energy System is lower.
Wojciech Dąbrowski, President of the Management Board of PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna, stated, “It is possible to develop more than 7 GW of power in the areas designated for PGE in the Baltic Sea, enabling us to supply around 26 TWh of energy, which can also be used for green hydrogen production. The produced hydrogen can serve as an eco-friendly fuel in rail and road transportation, for heating purposes, or contribute to the decarbonization of heavy industries.”
Green hydrogen and the climate neutrality of the PGE Group
PGE is actively working on developing expertise in hydrogen production from offshore wind energy sources. This strategic move aligns with PGE Group’s ambitious goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 and positions the company as a competitive leader in the field of offshore wind energy.
Additionally, this project is in line with the objectives outlined in the Polish Hydrogen Strategy, and it opens up opportunities for the PGE Group to expand its product offerings to include green hydrogen in the future.
Looking ahead, PGE and GE plan to seek support for the project from both national and EU funds in 2024, while also obtaining the necessary permits and administrative approvals to move the initiative forward.
Source: gkpge.pl