New IEA Report on “Power-to-Hydrogen and Hydrogen-to-X”
The International Energy Agency‘s Hydrogen Technology Collaboration Program has just released the final report of their Task 38 “Power to Hydrogen and Hydrogen to X”.
The Project in Brief
Haeolus is a EU project that proposes a new-generation electrolyser integrated within a state-of-the-art wind farm in a remote area with access to a weak power grid.
Haeolus will demonstrate multiple control systems, to answer the specific challenges of the three main modes of operation identified by the International Energy Agency:
- Electricity storage
- Mini-grid
- Fuel production
For each of these modes, new operating strategies will be developed, optimizing operation concerning uncertain weather and power-price forecastsbut also constraints of the specific operating mode.
In addition, Haeolus’ demonstration shall be completely remotely controlled and monitored, due to the remoteness of the selected location and its difficult accessibility in winter; this is a characteristic of many wind farms.
The Objectives
More Wind Power
More Wind Power
Haeolus shall demonstrate several control strategies allowing wind-hydrogen integration, reducing the unpredictability of power produced by a wind farm, and thereby enabling much higher rates of renewable energy penetration in the European grid.
Use Cases
Use Cases
Haeolus will develop and test control strategies for each mode of operation for wind-hydrogen systems: energy storage, mini-grid and fuel production. The results will be relevant to many wind farms across Europe and worldwide.
2,5 MW Electrolyser
2,5 MW Electrolyser
Haeolus will demonstrate for the first time a 2,5 MW PEM electrolyser with a single-cell stack: a unique PEM cell stack, developed by Hydrogenics, will contain up to 420 cells. We will analyse the data from this electrolyser and benchmark against the results from other EU projects.
Remote Operation
Remote Operation
Very often, wind parks are in inaccessible regions—as is the case for our site of Raggovidda, Norway. Haeolus will demonstrate the ability to run a wind-hydrogen system in a remotely controlled setup, with only occasional on-site maintenance.
Dissemination
Dissemination
Haeolus will deliver public reports with analyses of business-case, techno-economical factors, environmental impact, impact on the European energy system, and a technology roadmap towards the MAWP 2013 targets.
In the News
Hydrogen Tank Delivered to Site
On November 5, 2020, one more piece of the puzzle fell into place: the pressurised buffer tank for the electrolyser was delivered to Berlevåg!
Next-Gen Electrolyser Conference
Haeolus will be strongly represented at the upcoming Next Generation Electrolysers conference on 8-9 December 2020. The conference has an industrial focus and it’s the place you want to be if your company wants a piece of the action in large-scale hydrogen production.
Haeolus and Covid-19
Everybody’s life has been turned upside down this year, and Haeolus has not been an exception. Whereas work still proceeds for most aspects, some critical activities have been delayed significantly. So, when is hydrogen coming to Finnmark?
Varanger Kraft Announces Large-Scale Ammonia Production from Hydrogen
Haeolus partner Varanger Kraft has recently released to the press their long-term plans for exploitation of the hydrogen that can be produced in Berlevåg from wind-generated hydrogen.
Site ready
The HAEOLUS project is pleased to inform you that the new building welcoming the full system is now finalized. All the details are given in the deliverable D7.2 authored by Christian Bue (Varanger Kraft).
Protocols for demonstration of mini-grid strategy
The Haeolus project is pleased to publish a new deliverable on the protocols for the demonstration of the Haeolus system when configured for operations in the mini-grid use case authored by Iker Marino and Maider Santos (TECNALIA).
Protocols for demonstration of energy-storage strategy
The Haeolus project is pleased to publish a new deliverable on the protocols for the demonstration of the Haeolus system when configured for operations in the energy storage use case authored by Iker Marino and Maider Santos (TECNALIA).
Valorisation plan for hydrogen an by-products
In the framework of the HAEOLUS project, a new deliverable is published on the valorisation plan for hydrogen an by-products.
Control System for mini-grid use case
The Haeolus project is pleased to publish a new deliverable on the control system developed for mini grid use case authored by Muhammad B. Abdelghany, Muhammad F. Sheshzad, Davide Liuzza, Valerio Mariani, and Luigi Glielmo (UniSannio).
Contact Points
Work Package leaders in Haeolus
Elodie Pahon
UTBM, Associate Professor
Elodie is responsible for prognostics and dissemination activities.
Stefan Knauf
Hydrogenics, Project Manager
Stefan is responsible for exploitation management in the project.
Camillo Campolongo
KES, Project Manager
Camillo is responsible for the design, deployment and demonstration of the control software with which the demonstration will be run. He is also responsible for the project's data management.
Valerio Mariani
UniSannio, Senior Research Scientist
Valerio is responsible for the development of control algorithms for the hydrogen production plant
Maider Santos Mugica
Tecnalia, researcher
Maider is responsible for process integration and techno-economic studies.
Ruben Daneels
Hydrogenics, Technology manager
Ruben is responsible for the ordering, assembly and transport of all components of the electrolyser system to Berlevåg.
Christian Bue
Varanger Kraft, Business developer
Christian coordinates the construction activities of the demonstration site in Berlevåg.
Federico Zenith
SINTEF, Senior Research Scientist
Federico is the project coordinator on behalf of SINTEF. He has over 15 years of experience in hydrogen and related technologies.