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World ’ s first-of-its-kind green ammonia plant inaugurated in Denmark Topsoe , Skovgaard Energy , and Vestas have inaugurated a new green ammonia plant in Ramme , Denmark . The plant will produce 5,000 tons of green ammonia annually from renewable electricity , preventing 8,200 tons of CO 2 emissions each year .
The plant will demonstrate a dynamic approach by adapting to the inherent fluctuations in power output from renewable sources , integrating with the plant ’ s electrolysis and ammonia synthesis loop . This will ensure optimal production and improve costeffectiveness . With power sourced from renewables , the produced ammonia will be labelled as green ammonia . Kim Hedegaard , CEO Power-to-X at Topsoe , said : “ With this new facility , we are taking an important step , which will benefit both Denmark and the rest of the world . We need to continue the development of green alternatives for energyintensive industries and long-distance transportation with research , innovation and action . This project is a unique example of going from good intentions to actively supporting the energy transition .”
Niels Erik Madsen , CEO at Skovgaard Energy , said : “ We have achieved a milestone in Denmark . Until today , we have been able to supply plenty of green power to the power grid , but we have not been able to store it or convert it to the needs of industry . We are now able to do just that , when we turn green electricity into green ammonia .”
Ecoclean and ZSW commission first production-ready EcoLyzer On 19 September , Ecoclean and the Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg ( ZSW ) have commissioned the first production-ready EcoLyzer electrolyser at the Center of Competence in Monschau , Germany . The P200 alkaline system , consisting of two modular units with a combined output of 1 MW , can produce around 200 Nm ³/ h of hydrogen .
The EcoLyzer electrolyser is based on a modular system concept jointly developed
by Ecoclean and ZSW . The two partners launched the funded joint project EcoLyzer BW at the beginning of 2022 , with the aim of developing an internationally competitive electrolysis system for green hydrogen production . Technologically , the EcoLyzer is based on a system technology for alkaline pressure electrolysis developed and optimised by ZSW over the last ten years . The project partners worked closely together to develop a modular concept that enables the cost-efficient construction of plants with a system output of 1 to 20 MW , located close to renewable energy sources .
In parallel with the development of the electrolysis system , Ecoclean has established production capacities for the series production of electrolysers , which are already available on the market . In its first phase , production is designed for an output of 200 MW per year , with the potential to double based on market demand .
6 Hydrogen Tech World | Issue 18 | October 2024