Turning wind into green hydrogen
Using next-generation wind turbine generators, which feature a rotor diameter of more than 220 metres, the wind farm will achieve a 450-megawatt capacity using 40 % fewer turbines than traditional wind farms. The wind farm is expected to cover the electricity needs of nearly 400 000 households per year. Fewer turbines mean less infrastructure and maintenance, while the vessels used to ship energy will run largely on the green hydrogen produced at the site – both of which further reduce the farm’s carbon footprint.
Keywords
Europe, climate neutrality, energy, renewables, fossil fuels, imports, research, synergy, funding, Clean energy transition