Green fuels powering a sustainable tomorrow
From winter 2023, Axpo and local partner Rhiienergie have built a hydrogen production facility at the Reichenau hydroelectric power plant in Domat/Ems. This facility, the first of its kind in the canton of Graubünden and a pioneering project for Switzerland, will produce up to 350 tonnes of green hydrogen annually using electricity generated from the power plant. This production is equivalent to saving approximately 1.5 million litres of diesel annually. The plant represents a crucial step in the decarbonisation efforts in Switzerland and adds a significant component to the country's future energy infrastructure.
Three figures about the project
tonnes
of hydrogen per year
megawatts
capacity of the electrolyser
million litres
of diesel fuel that can be saved
«Hydrogen still has a few hurdles to overcome. But Axpo is convinced of the potential of green hydrogen as a clean, renewable and versatile energy source.»Christoph Brand, CEO
Hydrogen with green electricity from the Rhine
Green hydrogen, produced from renewable energy, plays a crucial role in Axpo's efforts to reduce CO2 emissions. The green hydrogen produced in Domat/Ems makes a decisive contribution to decarbonisation and can be supplied to both industrial customers and filling stations.
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The plant produces up to 350 tonnes of hydrogen per year and is located directly next to the Reichenau hydropower plant in Domat/Ems. It is the largest of its kind to date. The inclusion of hydrogen in the energy mix will help to strengthen security of supply. Immerse yourself in the 360-degree tour of our H2 plant in Graubünden.
In spring 2024, the core component of the hydrogen production facility was delivered: the electrolyser. It produces hydrogen from electricity and water through a chemical reaction.
Role and potential of hydrogen
Hydrogen offers significant opportunities for the energy transition, especially in sectors that are difficult to electrify, such as industries with high-temperature processes or energy-intensive mobility requiring high energy density. Green hydrogen and its derivatives offer long-term and compact energy storage options with the potential for use in heavy-duty, marine and air transportation, possibly through e-fuels. «To reach decarbonization and proposed net-zero objectives, a considerable demand for hydrogen and its derivatives in the long term is undisputed.”, says Luka Cuderman, Hydrogen Market Intelligence & Business Strategy Lead at Axpo.
White Paper & more about hydrogen
Hydrogen (H) is the most common element in the universe - it is a component of water (H2O) and practically all organic compounds.
You can find out more about the role and potential of hydrogen in Switzerland in our white paper.
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