The test operation for delivering green hydrogen produced with renewable energy from Pfeffenhausen, Lower Bavaria, has begun.
This marks a significant step in the development of the HyBayern hydrogen model region. On October 14, 2024, a truck trailer loaded with over 1,200 kilograms of green hydrogen made its way to Munich County. The hydrogen production plant in Pfeffenhausen is expected to commence regular operations by the end of 2024 once all necessary adjustments are completed.
Already in early September, the 5 MW electrolyzer at the site produced its first batch of green hydrogen, filling a trailer with it. Now, the MVV regional buses in the districts of Ebersberg and Munich will be fueled by this green hydrogen from Pfeffenhausen. A single trailer load can fill up to 60 buses, allowing them to travel emissions-free for 16,000 kilometers.
The production of green hydrogen in Pfeffenhausen relies primarily on electricity from the nearby Burkhart PV solar plant, operated by Bürgerenergie Niederbayern eG. A grid-supportive operational mode is used, employing surplus and cost-effective green electricity, especially when production exceeds demand.
The HyPerformer region HyBayern aims to achieve full operational capacity by the end of 2024, following the completion of all upgrades and approvals. Once operational, the region expects to produce and deliver an average of 1,200 kilograms of green hydrogen daily. This will lead to a yearly reduction of 4,500 tons of CO2 emissions.
The development of HyBayern as a green hydrogen model region is supported by the National Innovation Program for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology.
