Hydrogen Energy Storage receives order for fuel cell system from Shell and Eneco for the Hollandse Kust Noord project, provided by Ballard.
In a significant development in the renewable energy sector, Ballard Power Systems has received an order to supply a fuel cell system for a 1 MW stationary power project. The project is part of CrossWind's ambitious Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind project, which aims to generate at least 3.3 Terawatt-hours (TWh) of green electricity annually.
CrossWind, a joint venture between Shell Nederland and Eneco, won the tender for the construction and operation of wind farm Hollandse Kust Noord. With a capacity of 759 Megawatts (MW), the project is a significant step towards demonstrating baseload power on a megawatt scale for a single full-scale wind turbine generator.
Søren Østergaard Hansen, General Manager of Ballard Power Systems Europe A/S, commented that hydrogen plays a critical role in supporting the energy transition. Ballard's zero-emission Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cells will be integral to electrification in mobility, commercial trucks, trains, marine vessels, and stationary power.
For the Hollandse Kust Noord project, Ballard will supply a containerized fuel cell power solution with a peak power capacity of 1 MW, with delivery expected in 2024. The fuel cell system will be integrated into the offshore wind project, where it will utilize the green hydrogen as fuel to regenerate stable and dispatchable power.
CrossWind is also committed to converting wind power into green hydrogen for energy storage using water electrolysis. This renewable power is enough to supply the equivalent of more than 1 million Dutch households with green electricity.
Maria Kalogera, Innovation Manager at CrossWind, emphasized that this project is a milestone in CrossWind's mission to introduce an offshore combination of battery storage and round-trip hydrogen integrated in an offshore wind farm. CrossWind is in close contact with TenneT, relevant ministries, coastal authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure a smooth and successful implementation of the project.
This is Ballard's second stationary power project deployed in Europe for peak shaving power generation applications. CrossWind's collaboration with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy and Van Oord for the supply and installation of wind turbines and foundations, respectively, further solidifies the project's potential for success.
The announcement was made on January 23, 2023, marking a significant step forward in CrossWind's commitment to a sustainable future and Ballard Power Systems' vision to deliver fuel cell power for a sustainable planet.
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