Optimizing green hydrogen production will rely on visibility across the value chain, writes Harpreet Gulati, SVP – Head of PI System Business at AVEVA
In the future, hydrogen-powered vehicles could improve air quality and promote energy security. Hydrogen can also store energy from renewable sources, making it a crucial component of the transition to a low-carbon economy. Ultimately, a globally sustainable and reliable energy system could be realized through hydrogen, using renewable energy sources instead of fossil fuels like natural gas.
The fastest way to accelerate project feasibility and lower risks is to adopt digital solutions. New software in the engineering space is enabling new technology and processes, as well as new ways of working with increased agility, transparency, and collaboration. A case in point is German engineering giant Thyssenkrupp. It has been commissioned to construct an 88-megawatt water electrolysis plant for Hydro-Québec – one of the largest hydropower suppliers in Canada. The plant will produce 11,100 metric tons of green hydrogen annually. Both hydrogen and oxygen, a by-product of the electrolysis process, will be used to produce biofuels for the transportation sector.data to optimize operational design.