The electrolysis plant at the waste incineration plant is scheduled to go into operation in 2027
The production of green hydrogen by the energy and telecommunications service provider ENTEGA AG on the grounds of the Darmstadt waste incineration plant will also be supported by the state of Hesse in the future.
The project at the Darmstadt waste incineration plant will receive approximately €1.65 million in funding . This support is based on the Hessian ERDF funding guidelines for promoting innovative, intelligent, and green economic transformation and will be administered through the Hessian Economic and Infrastructure Bank.
Hydrogen production for climate-friendly mobility
According to the company, the funding is an important signal for the expansion of the hydrogen economy. At the same time, uncertainties remain regarding the development of a nationwide hydrogen network, for example concerning connection options, pricing structure, and available quantities for future customers.
The planned production plant is scheduled in the first quarter of 2027. The project is also being supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy as part of the DELTA real-world laboratory project.
The plant uses renewable electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen through electrolysis. Production is expected to yield approximately 310 tons of green hydrogen .
Primarily used for hydrogen buses
The hydrogen produced is primarily intended for hydrogen-powered buses . According to ENTEGA, the planned quantity is sufficient to operate approximately 40 buses . Compared to diesel-powered vehicles, this could save 4,000 tons of CO₂
The hydrogen is usually transported to the transport companies by trailer, where the buses are refueled.
Technology supplier from Goslar
The technical components of the plant were awarded following a Europe-wide tender. The contract was awarded to FEST GmbH from Goslar. The company will install, among other things, the electrolyzer, the compressor, and the hydrogen filling station for trailers.
The owner of the waste incineration plant is the Zweckverband Abfallverwertung Südhessen (South Hesse Waste Management Association), while ENTEGA is responsible for its operation.
(DARMSTADT – RED/ENTEGA/ac)
