French Hydrogen producer Lhyfe initiated the Sealhyfe project to explore the capabilities of green hydrogen using wind power. Continued testing will prove its efficiency, but its capacity is currently 400 kilograms (1 megawatt – MW – of power) of hydrogen per day without worsening the effects of climate change other forms of hydrogen-making produce.
Electrolysis – powered by a connection to a wind turbine – separates water into its essential parts: Hydrogen and oxygen. The electrolyzer stores the hydrogen from this reaction for countless marketable uses.
This includes refineries and EV (electric vehicle) manufacturing, though its applications extend into plenty of sectors. This first offshore test will prove the technology’s durability, as extreme conditions could test its stability on the water. Techs will remotely operate the electrolyzer, checking its movements and conditions against environmental stressors.
At-sea electrolysis will have to work double duties. It must work to desalinate and purify seawater on top of hydrogen extraction. If Sealhyfe is capable of this multitasking, it could unveil eco-friendly and energy-efficient insights for even more industries, such as water treatment or marine ventilation, to amplify the creation of a greener and healthier future for humans.
Source: Renewable Energy