Gigascale floating wind-fuelled hydrogen hub off Wales gets oars in the water
First stage of 2.3GW Celtic Sea complex could be online as early as 2027, based on deal inked by developer Source Energie and electrolyser technology outfit ERM Dolphyn
The first stage of a giant 2.3GW floating wind-fuelled hydrogen complex off Wales could be online within five years, following the signing of a deal between UK-headquartered developer Source Energie and technology outfit ERM Dolphyn.
The pair plan to advance the 300MW Dylan development, sited some 60km off the Pembrokeshire coast in the Celtic Sea, as the lead-off array, with an eye on a “deployment date of 2027/2028”.
“Source Energie is sure that green hydrogen will play a significant role in energy storage, as a fuel for future transportation needs and as a source of hydrogen for industrial processes,” said CEO Kevin Lynch.
“We are excited to work with ERM Dolphyn to take offshore green hydrogen production to significant industrial scale.”
ERM Dolphyn commercial director Steve Matthews, said: “Areas of deep water around the UK and Ireland provide great opportunities to generate green hydrogen at scale, and to deliver this carbon free fuel to areas of emerging demand, where it can be used as an alternative to fossil fuels.”
Renewables-focused financial advisors Green Giraffe were brought in by ERM Dolphyn for the Source Energie deal.