PGE, GE to test production of green hydrogen from offshore wind turbine

PGE president Wojciech Dąbrowski said, “In the areas allocated to PGE for offshore wind in the Baltic, it is possible to build more than 7 GW of power. This will allow us to provide approximately 26 TWh of energy, which can also be used to produce green hydrogen.

“Hydrogen obtained in this way could be used as an alternative fuel in rail and road transport, in heating or heavy industry, contributing to decarbonisation.”

GE Polska president Sławomir Żygowski said, “We value long-term co-operation with PGE on a wide range of topics. We look forward to working closely together to explore how we can leverage offshore wind technology to help PGE achieve energy security and its decarbonisation goals.”

“The innovative hydrogen production system developed as part of the project can be implemented in the future in offshore windfarm projects implemented by PGE,” said the energy company. “This will allow full use of energy produced from wind in situations when energy supply exceeds demand in the national energy system.

“PGE will develop competence in the production of hydrogen from offshore windfarms, which will enable it to achieve its strategic goal of climate neutrality by 2050 and build a competitive advantage in ​​offshore wind energy.”

The company noted the project “also supports the implementation of goals set out in the Polish Hydrogen Strategy.”

PGE and GE plan to apply for support for the project from national and EU funds and obtain the necessary permits and administrative decisions in 2024.