Spanish researchers from the CSIC have developed the first public service hydrogenerator in Spain that will use green hydrogen generated in situ using solar energy.

Solar trackers and photovoltaic panels at the service station will power electrolysers that will produce hydrogen. Also included in the design is a cutting-edge control system that can forecast both supply and demand in real time. The hydropower plant will be able to produce 60 kilograms of hydrogen per day as a minimum from renewable sources. It is expected to begin operations in late 2022 and will be able to provide vehicles such as trucks, buses, and cars, as well as warehouses and logistics for transportation.

An agreement with the Zoilo Ros service station company will allow the new technology to be put to the test. It will be put through its paces at the El Cisne service station, where the company’s facilities are located.

The hydrogenerator’s modularity and adaptability will allow it to be used in a variety of settings. With this project, Spain aims to set the stage for the country’s future hydrogenerator network. CSIC and Zoilo Ros will work together for three years to evaluate the operation of the various technologies that will be used in the installation, including renewable H2 generation and storage, as well as cutting-edge energy management and dispensing.