In a significant development for Spain’s renewable energy sector, Nordex SE, Germany’s leading wind turbine manufacturer, has announced the successful construction of its largest electrolyzer ever produced in the country. This pressurized alkaline electrolyzer, which has a capacity of 500 kW, can produce hydrogen using electricity from wind farms.
The machine was designed, manufactured, and assembled entirely in Spain, making it the largest electrolysis machine ever produced in the country. The use of cleaner and greener energy sources to produce hydrogen is considered an important step towards reducing carbon emissions and combatting climate change. Electrolyzers are particularly attractive as they can be used with renewable energy sources from wind farms.
Nordex Electrolyzers is a subsidiary of Nordex SE that focuses on developing high-quality and efficient electrolyzers that prioritize sustainability. The company’s CEO, Luis Solla, emphasizes the importance of producing electrolyzers that are both productive and environmentally friendly. The first prototype of a 500 kW pressure alkaline electrolyzer was recently unveiled by Nordex Electrolyzers, which can produce approximately 10 kg of hydrogen per hour while consuming less than 50 kWh of electricity per kg of hydrogen.
The goal of Nordex Electrolyzers is to create a final design of a MW-scale product by 2026. This will enable large-scale hydrogen production at a relatively low cost while minimizing carbon emissions and contributing to the transition to a clean energy economy. Hydrogen is considered one of the fuels that can replace fossil fuels in cars and airplanes; however, current methods of hydrogen production still rely on fossil fuels, which limits its ability to combat climate change effectively.
