The planned 5 MW facility will produce up to 775 tonnes of green hydrogen per year, cutting CO₂ emissions by more than 9,000 tonnes annually. The hydrogen will be supplied to both industrial users and the transport sector – two areas where decarbonisation remains particularly challenging.
Trollhättan was chosen for its strong culture of innovation, clear municipal climate agenda, and the pioneering role of Trollhättan Energi in sustainable energy soluions. Waste heat from hydrogen production will be fed into the city’s district heating network, integrating the plant into a broader local energy system.
“Launching our first project in Trollhättan is a deliberate choice. The city has an energy utility that dares to innovate and a municipality that leads with ambition. Together, we can show how hydrogen can become an integrated part of a resilient and sustainable energy system,” said Mads Miltersen of EnBW Sweden.
From a local perspective, the collaboration is viewed as a key step in strengthening energy flexibility.
“We are in the middle of an energy transition where district heating, electricity – and everyone who lives and works in Trollhättan – need to work together to balance energy use. The key is flexibility and the ability to adapt quickly to new conditions. In doing so, we build a stable infrastructure, enable more renewable energy, and contribute to Trollhättan’s continued development,” said Pia Brühl Hjort, CEO of Trollhättan Energi.
