Descripción del proyecto
Mostrar la energía del hidrógeno en una tierra de carbón
Aprovechar la luz del sol y el agua para producir hidrógeno como vector energético limpio contrasta con la quema de carbón rico en carbono. La pujante zona de Stara Zagora alberga Maritsa Este, uno de los mayores complejos de producción de energía de Europa y el mayor emisor de CO2 de Bulgaria. Para demostrar el increíble potencial del hidrógeno verde para mejorar la calidad del aire, reducir las emisiones de CO2 y generar beneficios económicos, el equipo del proyecto ZAHYR, financiado con fondos europeos, pretende instalar tecnología de hidrógeno en Stara Zagora. Una nueva planta fotovoltaica alimentará electrolizadores para dividir el agua en hidrógeno y oxígeno. El hidrógeno se utilizará en aplicaciones de transporte y energía, como autobuses urbanos y alumbrado público.
Objetivo
Stara Zagora is a strategic logistic centre in Bulgaria and the Balkan Peninsula. It is also host to one of the biggest power production complexes in Europe (Maritsa East). This makes it the perfect location to showcase the versatility and potential of green hydrogen as means to improve air quality in the city, reduce CO2 emissions for energy production and mobility applications, and generate economic welfare. The demonstration of clean, safe, and sustainable hydrogen technology applications will improve public perception of hydrogen ecosystems, and kick start a hydrogen-based economy not only in the region but across the country.
ZAHYR will install and demonstrate two electrolysers with a combined installed power of 5MW, to be run on green electricity produced in a new 20MW PV plant. The hydrogen produced will be used in various transport and energy applications. These include the installation of two Hydrogen Refuelling Stations to service a fleet of 10 city buses, 2 heavy transport trucks and 2 light-duty vehicles. A bi-fuel gas turbine will be installed in which blending limits between hydrogen and natural gas will be tested. A 1MW fuel cell at Stara Zagora will provide the municipality’s public night lighting, showcasing how this municipality can become net zero emission. Finally, a broad training and education program will be set up resulting in a master’s degree. An intense replicability activity will be carried out based on the organization of the Hydrogen Valley Development Group.
Ámbito científico
- engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsfossil energynatural gas
- engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringair pollution engineering
- natural sciencesbiological sciencesecologyecosystems
- engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsfuel cells
- engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsrenewable energyhydrogen energy
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Programa(s)
- HORIZON.2.5 - Climate, Energy and Mobility Main Programme
Régimen de financiación
HORIZON-JU-IA - HORIZON JU Innovation ActionsCoordinador
6000 Stara Zagora
Bulgaria