- Siemens Energy will supply a 280 MW electrolysis system to EWE in Emden, operational by 2027.
- The plant will produce 26,000 tons of green hydrogen annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 800,000 tons.
- The project is part of EWE's 'Clean Hydrogen Coastline' initiative, classified as an IPCEI project.
- A ten-year service contract has been agreed between EWE and Siemens Energy.
Project Overview
Siemens Energy has secured a contract to supply a 280-megawatt electrolysis system to German utility EWE. The plant, located in Emden, Germany, is scheduled to begin operations in 2027. It will produce up to 26,000 tons of green hydrogen annually, which can replace fossil fuels and potentially reduce CO2 emissions by around 800,000 tons per year, particularly in the steel industry.
Clean Hydrogen Coastline Initiative
The electrolysis plant is a key component of EWE's "Clean Hydrogen Coastline" project, which includes four sub-projects. The electrolyzer, along with other essential components like compressors and cooling systems, will have an average power consumption of 320 megawatts over its lifetime. Siemens Energy and EWE have also agreed on a ten-year service contract for the electrolyzer.
Strategic Importance
The German government and the European Commission have classified this project as an Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI). The funding decision was recently handed over to EWE by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection, allowing immediate commencement of the project.
Technology and Manufacturing
The electrolyzer will utilize PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) technology, which is well-suited for renewable energy operations due to its flexible ramp-up times. The core components, known as stacks, will be manufactured at Siemens Energy's new gigawatt factory in Berlin.
