Using energy where it is generated.
At the Gewerbegebiet Nord industrial area in Prenzlau, an electrolysis plant with a planned total capacity of 130 megawatts (MW) is set to be built by 2029. The plant is part of the European Hy2Infra funding programme and is expected to produce up to 12,500 tonnes of green hydrogen per year from 100% renewable electricity. The green hydrogen will be fed into the FLOW pipeline, part of the German hydrogen core network, and will be available to industrial customers in the steel, cement, glass and fertiliser industries, as well as in the mobility sector. In addition, several trailer filling stations will be built to ensure flexible supply.
The new production site will be integrated into an existing industrial hall – in a resource-efficient manner and with a view to the industrial reuse of existing infrastructure. The planned investment of around 300 million euros is a strong signal and a vote of confidence in the Uckermark region as a business location.
The city of Prenzlau will benefit in several ways: Up to 25 new jobs are to be created, and the municipality expects business tax revenues in the millions. The use of the waste heat generated is also being examined in collaboration with Prenzlau's municipal utilities – in the future, it could be fed into the municipal district heating network, thus contributing to a cost-effective and climate-neutral heat supply. With the green hydrogen that will be produced locally in future, the planned connection to the hydrogen core network and the availability of low-cost heat, the Prenzlau Nord industrial area is becoming a highly attractive location for industry and commerce. Existing companies will benefit just as much as future businesses from a modern energy infrastructure that combines climate protection and economic strength.
The project is currently in the technical planning phase. The approval documents are to be submitted shortly. The aim is to establish an industrial anchor point for green molecules in the Uckermark region in the coming years – and thus actively shape the transformation of industry towards a climate-neutral future.
| Location: Gewerbegebiet Prenzlau Nord |
| Electrolysis: 130 MW electrolysis |
| Commissioning: 2029 |
| H2 quantities: Up to 12,500 t/a |
| Supply concept: via the H2 core network, H2 trailer |
"Hydrogen is an indispensable building block for the energy transition and offers solutions for decarbonising various sectors, from heavy industry to long-haul transport. By linking directly to our nearby wind and solar farms, this electrolyser will not only produce green hydrogen, but also promote further industrialisation in the region and increase local value creation."
Dr. Tobias Bischof-Niemz
ENERTRAG Board Member Projects International & Technology
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