First time in Middle East; Dewa to produce hydrogen using solar power

First time in Middle East; Dewa to produce hydrogen using solar power

Today, the world is witnessing an increasing demand to invest in clean and renewable energy sources, which will change the global energy scene in the next few years using environmentally friendly and relatively low-cost energy sources. In line with this global trend, green hydrogen for power generation and supporting development in several vital sectors is increasing. Studies show that green hydrogen production will increase by 57 per cent annually to reach 5.7 million tonnes in 2030. The pilot plant, which spreads over 10,000 square metres, was designed and built to accommodate future applications and testing facilities for different hydrogen uses, including energy generation and transportation. Green Hydrogen is produced through electrolysis using renewable energy sources. This technology allows the storage of large amounts of energy for long periods. For example, hydrogen can be used for re-electrification through gas motors, gas turbines and fuel cells. It can also be used as a feedstock for the chemical industry (ammonia, syn-fuels, green chemicals etc.), as fuel for transportation, a reducing agent for the steel industry, to produce heat for industrial processes, as gas for residential heating and cooking purposes, and also as energy for export. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of