Battolyser Systems, a Dutch company, has successfully installed the first industrial-scale Battolyser system at the RWE Magnum power plant in Eemshaven.
A Battolyser is a combination of a battery and a hydrogen generator (electrolyser) in one device. This innovative technology can contribute to a sustainable energy supply by using excess electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen.
Once the battery functionality is charged, the system can use the excess electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen can be used for industrial applications, for example, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. When there are shortages on the grid, a Battolyser can also supply the stored electricity back to the grid. This makes the hydrogen produced greener and cheaper at the same time.
The RWE Magnum power plant is one of the largest power plants in the Netherlands and will use the hydrogen produced by the Battolyser system to cool its generators. The technology that will be installed is the latest generation Battolyser, with an electrolyser capacity of 1 to 5 megawatts and the same number of megawatt hours of energy storage capacity.
The project was realized thanks to a subsidy from the Waddenfond and the consortium partners: Vattenfall, Orsted, Yara, BASF, and Pronton Ventures. RWE joined the consortium when the power plant was acquired from Vattenfall.
The installation of the Battolyser system is a significant milestone for Dutch technology in achieving sustainable energy. “It is a logical choice for us to invest together with our consortium partners in the first industrial-scale Battolyser system. We are increasingly investing in sustainable energy sources and see hydrogen as an essential link in the energy transition,” says Marinus Tabak, Head of Central Asset Management at RWE.
The CEO of Battolyser Systems, Mattijs Slee, also expressed his gratitude to RWE for their partnership and the installation of the Battolyser system. “Thanks to the installation, we prove in real life that the unique functionalities of the Battolyser system are safe and can be implemented on an industrial scale.”
While the technology offers promise for sustainable energy, it also faces potential challenges. One of the main concerns is the cost of the system. However, as the technology continues to advance, it is expected that the cost will decrease, making it more accessible for widespread use.
Overall, the installation of the first industrial-scale Battolyser system at the RWE Magnum power plant marks an important step forward in achieving sustainable energy. The system’s unique functionalities, including the ability to produce hydrogen and store excess electricity, make it a valuable contribution to the energy transition.
