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Press Release01 March 2021Siemens EnergyOrlando
Siemens Energy and Intermountain Power Agency drive transition to sustainable energy through study of hydrogen energy storage at a utility-scale power plant in Utah
The study is set to begin in March at the
840-MW Intermountain Generating Station in Delta, Utah. The goal of this study is to analyze the overall efficiency and reliability
of CO2-free power supply involving large-scale production and
storage of hydrogen. Additionally, the study will analyze aspects of
integrating the system into an existing power plant and transmission grid, such
as the interaction with subsystems, sizing and costs.
“The study will be designed around
Siemens Energy’s Silyzer technology, which uses electrolysis to generate
hydrogen. The scope of our research will
include hydrogen compression, storage and intelligent plant controls,” said Tim
Holt, executive board member at Siemens Energy.
“This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Intermountain Power
Agency on integrating the cost-efficient use of CO2-free hydrogen in a power
plant on a large scale basis. The outcomes will benefit customers, advance the
knowledge about using hydrogen in the US power sector, and ultimately put us
one step closer to decarbonizing electricity production.”
The Intermountain Generating Station is
transitioning from coal to natural gas, with plans to integrate 30% hydrogen
fuel at start-up in 2025 and 100% hydrogen by 2045. The project is to provide
840 MW of electricity to customers in Utah and Southern California.
“By switching from coal to a mixture of
natural gas and hydrogen we can reduce carbon emissions by more than 75%,” said
Dan Eldredge, general manager of Intermountain Power Agency. “We are committed
to being a leader in the transition to a clean energy future while taking
advantage of the significant energy infrastructure already in place at the
Intermountain Power Project. This study will help pave the way for the
successful transition to net-zero carbon power generation.”
Siemens Energy's Silyzer technology uses electrolysis to generate hydrogen
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