RWE has received full planning approval for a green hydrogen facility at the Pembroke Power Station in South Wales.
This facility will use a 100-110 MWe electrolyser to produce two tonnes of hydrogen per hour. It will help reduce local industrial carbon emissions by about 93,000 tonnes annually, equivalent to removing 18,600 cars from the road every year. This marks a substantial step towards RWE’s and the UK’s clean energy goals.
RWE is leading in green hydrogen production innovation. Using renewable electricity, the facility will split water into hydrogen and oxygen, bypassing emissions linked to traditional methods. RWE plans to invest €55 billion in expanding renewable energy with its Growing Green initiative from 2024 to 2030. This includes developing a network of projects to achieve at least 2 GW of electrolyser capacity.
RWE’s South Wales project aligns with other global clean energy initiatives. The company is advancing wind and solar facilities to add over 10 GW of capacity by 2030. Major projects like the Nordseecluster wind farm in Germany signify this progress. Collaboration in the South Wales facility shows RWE’s commitment to integrating hydrogen into existing industries through a 1.5 km pipeline.
The UK aims for 10 GW of hydrogen capacity by 2030, making projects like Pembroke crucial. By replacing fossil fuels with hydrogen, heavy industries can significantly cut carbon emissions. Hydrogen also helps store energy, balancing wind and solar power’s variability for grid stability. Achieving planning approval paves the way for potential hydrogen production within three to five years.
