German wind turbine manufacturer Nordex Group introduced a 500kW pressurized alkaline electrolyzer prototype. The electrolyzer produces green hydrogen using variable renewable energy sources like wind and solar.
The 500kW prototype comes from Nordex Electrolyzers, a joint venture between Nordex and the Government of Navarra, Spain. Their goal is a megawatt-scale commercial electrolyzer by 2026.
Unveiled near Pamplona, Spain, the prototype produces over 10kg of hydrogen per hour with less than 50kWh/kg energy consumption. Nordex states it designed the electrolyzer to handle fluctuations in renewable power through specialized materials.
As an experienced wind turbine maker with global factories, Nordex believes it has advantages to become a leading electrolyzer manufacturer. This allows integrating hydrogen generation into Nordex operations.
This is the first electrolyzer fully designed, made, and assembled in Navarra province. The Navarra government owns 15% of Nordex Electrolyzers through its Sodena agency.
The prototype demonstrates Nordex’s approach to green hydrogen from variable renewable sources. Efficient electrolysis is key for hydrogen’s role in energy transitions.
