Hystar has recently entered into an agreement with Fortum, a Finnish energy company predominantly owned by the state, to supply a 0.75 MW containerized PEM electrolyzer for Fortum’s upcoming hydrogen pilot plant in Källa, Loviisa.
Scheduled for commissioning in late 2025, this project will utilize electrolysis to produce hydrogen from water.
Fortum’s hydrogen pilot plant is designed to produce hydrogen through electrolysis, a process that involves splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity. In addition to hydrogen production, a filling station will be established to supply hydrogen to industrial clients. The pilot project, which will feature Hystar’s 0.75 MW PEM electrolyzer system, aims to test and refine hydrogen production techniques on a smaller scale before potential larger-scale deployments.
Hystar’s role in this project involves supplying a 0.75 MW PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) electrolyzer system. While PEM technology is noted for its efficiency and suitability for applications with variable power inputs, it is typically more expensive than alkaline electrolyzers. This cost aspect is a critical consideration, especially given that the 0.75 MW capacity represents a relatively modest scale in the context of hydrogen production.
