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Hamburg: Green hydrogen plant could replace former coal-fired power station
The German city of Hamburg is moving forward with plans to convert the Moorburg coal-fired power station into a green hydrogen production plant, Renewables Now reported. Hamburg-Moorburg power station, also known as KW Moorburg, has recently been disconnected from the grid and shut down.
The decision follows a study that examined the feasibility of deploying an electrolysis capacity of up to 500 MW at the site. The findings demonstrated that the construction of an electrolysis plant with a capacity of up to 500 MW is both economically and technically feasible, and that the facility could be operational by 2026.
The feasibility study aimed to assess various concepts for the site’s use and transition to a carbon-neutral operation. It was carried out on behalf of the Economy and Innovation Authority (BWI) of Hamburg in collaboration with the Authority for the Environment, Climate, Energy, and Agriculture.
According to Michael Westhagemann, Hamburg’s Senator for Economy and Innovation, the green light for the construction of a large electrolysis plant at the Moorburg site can be given once the detailed inspection is completed. He also noted that the project shows the city’s support for the consortium Hamburg Green Hydrogen Hub (HGHH), which plans to build a scalable 100-MW electrolyzer in Hamburg.
The feasibility study also considered converting existing parts of the plant into a biomass-powered combined heat and power plant, a gas and steam power station, or high-temperature storage systems. However, under the current technical, economic, and environmental conditions, Hamburg’s Senate found that these options were unfeasible. (photo credit: Allexxandar/Freepik)
