iberdrola accelerates the pace of production. green hydrogen After leaving behind its first year of operation from its facilities in Puertollano (Ciudad Real), a milestone in which it is the first step into the emerging new sector of the world. renewable, will ensure that it is the first company to produce and export in the short term.
The Puertollano plant cut its inaugural ribbon in May 2022 and is today Europe’s largest green hydrogen production facility aimed at producing emission-free fertilizers. Estimated to reach 3,000 tons per year. It consists of a 100 megawatt photovoltaic solar power plant, has a lithium-ion battery system with 20 megawatt-hours storage capacity and Europe’s largest green hydrogen production system.
According to Iberdrola’s calculations, with an investment of 150 million euros, this plant will be able to produce up to 3,000 tons of green hydrogen per year, which will prevent 48,000 tons of CO2 emissions per year, Europa Press reports.
international interest
Since its launch, this facility has garnered international attention as there have been over 100 delegations from all over the world who have come to see it. figures such as King Willem-Alexander from the Netherlands; Rob Jetten, the country’s Minister for Climate and Energy Policy; or Sara Aagesen, Minister of State for Energy, among others.
Iberdrola’s Puertollano factory has received more than 180 visits from governments, businessmen and universities from around the world. King Felipe VI presided over its inauguration; The energy ministers of Australia, Chile or Slovenia have passed through their facilities; Likewise, visits were accepted by the Brazilian Minister of Environment, Turkish or Dutch embassies or government delegations from Japan, Morocco, Colombia or Finland, and chambers of commerce from different countries.
More green projects
The Puertollano plant isn’t Iberdrola’s only green hydrogen operation. First hydrogen for public and commercial use Supplying green hydrogen in Spain belongs to the company led by Ignacio Sánchez Galán. Located in the industrial area of the Zona Franca de Barcelona.
Close to the port and airport, this facility covers an area of 5,000 square meters and will supply hydrogen to 44 buses (currently 8) of Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB). The facility is the cornerstone of an ecosystem of companies and infrastructures dedicated to green hydrogen to decarbonize heavy shipping and industrial activities.
in Galicia, In the middle of designing a green methanol project, Iberdrola who have received the approval of the European Union to receive assistance. This is one of the hundreds of initiatives Iberdrola has participated in and favored the Next Generation EU programme.
The Iberdrola group began investing in renewable energies over two decades ago, making it the world leader in renewable energies today, reaching 41,250 renewable megawatts installed by the end of the first half of 2023.
Committed to the energy transition towards a low-emission economy, the company has 60 projects under development in eight countries (Spain, United Kingdom, Australia, Brazil and the United States and others) to respond to the electrification and decarbonization need sectors. such as industry or heavy transport.
Agreement with Tramo
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Iberdrola has signed Europe’s largest ever green ammonia framework agreement with Trammo, the world’s largest marine marketer and distributor of anhydrous ammonia, for the sale of up to 100,000 tons of green ammonia per year from 2026. Huelva will be the first green ammonia plant to be implemented through European funds and will include an investment of €750 million.
The company is currently developing green ammonia and methanol plants in Europe, the United States, Australia and other countries, so the Puertollano plant represents the consolidation of a global growth strategy in green hydrogen and derivative products.