PowerCell invests in solar cells and electrolysers to create industrial test bed and own hydrogen production
“This installation will allow us to increase our sales and accelerate our sustainability,” said Richard Berkling, CEO of
The installation will consist of solar panels that will be installed at PowerCell’s facility at Ruskvädersgatan in
“This installation will enable us to replace the purchased hydrogen with hydrogen that we produce ourselves, which will reduce the number of climate-impacting truck journeys to our facility. With the support of our own stationary fuel cell-based power system, we will also use the hydrogen to produce electricity that can be used as an auxiliary power and to run various applications, such as charging electric cars, says Richard Berkling.
In addition to supplying PowerCell with its own hydrogen and electrical energy, the installation will also function as a combined test bed and demonstration facility for decentralized, sustainable energy systems for customers and other stakeholders. Interest in complete installations where locally produced hydrogen is used in combination with fuel cells is increasing sharply as this can solve problems with a lack of access to electricity while creating a more independent power supply.
“We demand a more concrete way of showing the market that technology, products and integrated solutions are already available today and that we do not have to wait until 2025 or 2030, as we sometimes hear, before taking action to increase sustainability. now the management and lowers the threshold for interested customers by showing that the risk and complexity decreases when buying this type of complete installations.By also being able to show our customers how these work in practice, we have a unique opportunity to offer them complete installations for production of green hydrogen, says Richard Berkling.
“When asked by politicians, analysts and other stakeholders what can be done to accelerate the transition to completely emission-free energy solutions, we highlight the need for industrial test beds that can help generate knowledge and experience of the applications, as this is central to the end customer. We are now showing leadership by – in collaboration with selected partners – creating a solution that is commercially available and that can be scaled depending on the application area and the customer’s individual needs. “
The installation, which is now approved, will be extremely flexible and will be used based on requirements for and access to energy. When the supply of solar energy is good, or when the electricity prices in the grid are very low, hydrogen gas will be produced which is then stored locally for later use. The hydrogen gas will also be able to be sold externally.
“One of the biggest advantages of hydrogen is that it makes it possible to store and transfer energy from one place to another. When there is excess electricity, energy can be converted into hydrogen that can be stored and then used locally or elsewhere.” Richard Berkling.
Implementation of the project by PowerCell is conditional on current approvals from authorities, such as building permits, etc.
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Richard Berkling
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