The final component of Siemens Energy’s Silyzer 300 electrolyzer, which will create green hydrogen in the demonstration plant that HIF Global, Porsche, Siemens Energy, and other firms are creating in Magallanes, landed on board the Copihue 181 cabotage ship.
The Silyzer was built in Germany and sent to San Antonio, Region V, and then Punta Arenas through Hamburg.
The device uses energy generated by wind power to extract hydrogen and oxygen molecules from the water via a chemical process called electrolysis.
There are no emissions
“To manufacture hydrogen, there are two technologies: more than 90% of present world production relies on natural gas, which releases CO2.
The other technology, which we will employ in Haru Oni, is based on renewable energy, making it an emission-free and environmentally friendly procedure,” adds Tatiana Alegre, general manager of HIF Chile.
The Silyzer 300 will employ protonic polymeric membrane (PEM) technology to produce 20 kg of hydrogen per hour. Its adaptability allows it to follow the varying demand curves of renewable energy sources. That is, the electrolyzer can be switched on and off fast in response to wind fluctuations.
Wind turbine by Siemens Gamesa
Simultaneously, the Siemens Gamesa wind turbine’s 84-meter tower began construction, which will supply energy for the electrolysis process and the production of carbon-neutral fuel.
The assembly of the nacelle, rotor, and blades will continue through the end of April, depending on weather conditions. The entire height of the project when completed will be 148.5 meters, which is three times the height of the Dreams Hotel in Punta Arenas.
